NUTR 1010 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Yolk, Retinol, Scurvy
3 Mar 2013
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Retinol (active form of vit a in animal products) *enhances absorption of non-heme iron (plant- based foods) Vit e pills taken bleeding of nose diarrhea. Rare decrease appetite, joint pain, damage to liver, eyes, birth defects. *rare in lot of foods, stored in fat, get recycled. Weakens capillaries, damage tooth enamel, wounds fail to heal. Skin = keratinization (keratin protein, cracked skin) Chylomicron into tissues, fat either: source of energy for cells, make lipid containing compounds in body, become part of body fat. Why do we need dietary fat: source of energy, make lipid-containing compounds in body, become part of body fat, transport vitamins d, e, a, k. Why do we need protein: contribute to cell growth, repair, maintenance, act as enzymes & hormones, play role in transport, immunity. How to figure out protein requirements: % of total energy intake (amdr, 0. 8 grams protein/kg of healthy body weight.
