NTDT305 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Phytochemical, Riboflavin, Manganese
16 Dec 2018
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Cholesterol: dietary cholesterol, fat-like, clear liquid found in animal products, precursor of estrogen, testosterone, and vitamin d. Leading sources: egg yolks, meat, milk and milk products, and fats such as butter. Fat-soluble vitamins: a, d, e, and k, water-soluble vitamins, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, b6, folate, b12, biotin, pantothenic acid, choline, vitamin c, recommended intakes, functions, deficiencies. Inadequate nutrient intake: depletion of tissue reserves of the nutrient, decreased blood nutrient level, physical signs and symptoms of deficiency. Long-term impairment of health: tolerable upper levels of intake (uls, food sources. Phytochemicals: chemical substances in plants, some affect body processes in humans that may benefit health, also called phytonutrients. Minerals: consist of single atoms and carry a charge in solution. There are fifteen essential minerals: calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, fluoride, iodine, selenium, copper, manganese, chromium, molybdenum, sodium, potassium, chloride. Water: adults are about 60-70% water, people need enough water to replace daily losses, recommended intakes.
