NTDT200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Dietary Reference Intake, Cod Liver Oil, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
4 Dec 2017
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No caloric value-but may assist in the release of energy. Regulate the body processes that support growth and maintain life. The rate at and the extent to which a nutrient is absorbed and used. Where they are stored and risk for toxicity. Stored in tissue; toxicity can occur when consumed in excess. Following absorption they leave the small intestine in chylomicrons. Not stored in large amounts in tissues; toxicity usually doesn"t occur. Many are easily destroyed or removed during food storage and preparation. Not enough sun exposure makes it essential to consume in diet. Reduced risk of cancers, autoimmune disease, kidney disease, type 2 diabetes. Assists with the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, maintaining blood concentrations. Bones grow denser and stronger as they absorb these minerals. Calcitriol (active form of vitamin d) increases absorption of calcium in the. Active vitamin d and parathyroid hormone decrease calcium excretion by the. Evidence that deficiency may increase risk of.
