Trivia
Recommended intake for: Potassium
4.7 g/day
Sources of Vitamin E
Vegetable oils, leafy greens, nuts, peanuts
Toxicity Symptoms of Sodium
Water retention High blood pressure May increase loss of calcium in urine
What are the 5 antioxidants?
Vitamins E, C, A, Beta-carotene, Selenium
Major functions of Riboflavin
Coenzyme in citric acid cycle, fat metabolism, electron transport chain
Deficiency diseases and symptoms of Vitamin D
Rickets in children osteomalacia in adults
State 5 vitamins that are water-soluble?
Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Biotin, Pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Choline
Recommended intake for: Vitamin K
µg
State 5 nutrients essential to bone health.
Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fluoride
Deficiency diseases and symptoms of Chloride
Dangerous changes in pH Irregular heartbeat Unlikely according to the book
Major functions of Pantothenic Acid
Coenzyme in citric acid cycle, fat metabolism
Toxicity symptoms of Vitamin D
Calcium deposits in the soft tissues, growth retardation, kidney damage
Is this a major or trace mineral? Calcium
Major
State the 4 nutrients are involved in energy metabolism.
Vitamin B12, Pantothenic acid, Biotin Choline
Recommended intake for: Vitamin B6
mg
Major functions of Iodine
Synthesis thyroid hormone
Is this a major or trace mineral? Zinc
Trace
What is a major mineral?
Daily needs above 100 mg
Toxicity Symptoms of Phosphorus
Muscle spasms Convulsions Low blood calcium levels For toxicity unlikely according the book.
Groups at risk for Vitamin C
Alcoholics, elderly men
Sources of Thiamin
Pork, sunflower seeds, whole and enriched grains, legumes
Groups at risk Folate
Pregnant women, alcoholics
UL for Vitamin B6
100 mg/d
Sources of Manganese
Nuts, legumes, whole grains, tea
Recommended intake for: Choline
mg
Major functions of Vitamin A
Vision, growth, cell differentiation, reproduction, immune function
Recommended intake for: Biotin
30 µg
Sources of Vitamin C
Citrus fruits, broccoli, strawberries, greens
Groups at risk Riboflavin
None reported
Sources of Sulfur
Protein foods, preservatives
Is this a major or trace mineral? Fluoride
Trace
UL for Choline
3500 mg/day