Vitamins
Nutrients that are made by living things but are only required in small amounts are
vitamins
How many minerals do we need in significant amounts?
7
homeostasis
What is a condition in which the red blood cells do not contain enough hemoglobin? Usually caused by iron deficiency
anemia
nutrients that occur naturally in rocks/soil
minerals
two categories of vitamins
fat soluble
water soluble
What mineral is most commonly known to help prevent cramping?
potassium or sodium or chlorine
Substances found in water/sports drinks that help regulate many bodily processes
electrolytes
Severe reduction in the body’s water content
dehydration
two most powerful antioxidants
C and E
helps with blood clotting, found in potatoes, green veggies and made by intestinal bacteria
K
This mineral helps the thyroid hormone
iodine
When is it beneficial to choose a sports drink over water?
After 60min of intense activity
If a person does not consume enough calcium it can lead to this, which is a condition where bone gradually becomes weaker and more brittle
osteoporosis
Consuming a big amount of vitamin/mineral supplements is known as a
megadose
This group of vitamins helps with metabolism and is commonly found in meat, poultry and whole grains
B-complex
This mineral helps with muscle contraction
magnesium
Average pH balance of water
7
What disease found in early sailors led to the first discovery/use of vitamins
scurvy
The is a big push for alkaline water to be more beneficial. Why is that?
Alklaline water is sold as being able to neutralize stomach acid and push it more towards the middle point
this is found in whole grains, green veggies, and margarine. This helps with maintenance of red blood cells, vitamin A and fats
E
Mineral that helps break down harmful substances
selenium
You should consume half your body weight in fl oz of water. How much of that typically comes from drinking water?
80%
Vitamins that help protect healthy cells from damage caused by the normal aging process as well as some types of cancer.
antioxidants
List 4 of the most nutrient dense foods in world
salmon
sardines
potatoes
garlic
kale
shellfish
seaweed
liver
berries
dark chocolate
eggs