NUTRITN 130 Study Guide - Comprehensive Final Exam Guide - Vulnerable Species, Vitamin D, Muscle Contraction
20 Nov 2018
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Vitamins: carbon-containing compounds that do not provide energy. We have identified 13 compounds that are essential for life. Water soluble vitamins ( b vitamins and vitamin c) Requirements: needed in periodic doses weekly or monthly. Colon cancer risk (1200 mg ca- vit d) Blood health: iron, b 12, and folate. Bone health: calcium, vitamin d, vitamin k, magnesium, phosphorus. Antioxidant: vitamin c, vitamin e, vitamin a. Decreased risk of polyps with a ca supplement. Health function of phytochemicals: antioxidant, reduce inflammation, enhance detoxifying enzymes, slow cancer tumor cell growth, enhance the immune system, may affect microbiome, lower blood cholesterol. Food source of carotenoids: red, orange, and deep green fruit and vegetables. Food source of flavonoids/ flavonols: berries, tea, olives, soybeans, chocolate, red wine. Food source of phytoestrogens: soybeans and soy products. Not all dark chocolate is a good source of flavonols. Do(cid:374)(cid:859)t al(cid:449)ays see sa(cid:373)e (cid:271)e(cid:374)efit (cid:449)he(cid:374) phyto(cid:272)he(cid:373)i(cid:272)als are i(cid:374)(cid:448)estigated i(cid:374)depe(cid:374)de(cid:374)tly or at doses higher than found naturally in food.
