Vitamins
What are the two functions of vitamin B1 - thiamin?
2. nerve and muscle activity
What are the two functions of vitamin C?
1. enhances iron absorption
2. assists in metabolic reactions
What are the two functions of sodium?
1. acid-base balance
2. nerve impulse transmission
What are the two functions of iron?
1. part of hemoglobin
2. part of myoglobin
What are the ten important vitamins?
1. vitamin B1 - thiamin
2. vitamin B2 - riboflavin
3. vitamin B3 - niacin
4. biotin
5. folate/folic acid
6. vitamin C
7. vitamin A
8. vitamin D
9. vitamin E
10. vitamin K
What are the two functions of vitamin B2 - riboflavin?
1. serves as coenzyme in energy metabolism reaction
2. helps skin and vision health
What are the two functions of vitamin A?
1. vision
2. bone and tooth development
What are the two functions of potassium?
1. fluid/electrolyte balance
2. muscle contraction
What are the two functions of zinc?
1. immune function
2. blood clotting
What are the ten important minerals?
1. sodium
2. potassium
3. calcium
4. phosphorus
5. magnesium
6. iron
7. zinc
8. iodine
9. copper
10. fluoride
What are the two functions of vitamin B3 - niacin?
1. serves as coenzyme in energy metabolism reaction
2. skin and digestive system health
What are the two functions of vitamin D?
1. raise blood concentrations of calcium and phosphorus
2. aid in bone growth
What are the two functions of calcium?
1. bones and teeth
2. blood clotting
What are the two functions of iodine?
1. part of thyroid hormones
2. growth and development
What are the two functions of biotin?
1. serves as coenzyme in energy metabolism reaction
2. helps with breakdown of fatty acids and amino acids
What are the two functions of vitamin E?
1. protect cells and their membranes
2. reduce risk of heart disease; protection of LDLs
What are the two functions of phosphorus?
1. bones and teeth
2. buffers in body
What are the two functions of copper?
1. part of several enzymes
2. needed for absorption and use of iron
What are the two functions of folate?
1. serves as coenzyme in energy metabolism reaction
2. converts vitamin B12 to coenzyme form
What are the two functions of vitamin K?
1. blood clotting; needed to make prothrombin
2. bone protein synthesis
What are the two functions of magnesium?
1. bones and teeth
2. necessary for metabolic reactions
What are the two functions of fluoride?
1. needed for bone and teeth formation
2. resistance to tooth decay