NFS 207 Study Guide - Final Guide: Spina Bifida, Pernicious Anemia, Neural Tube Defect
24 Mar 2014
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Hard / soft water hard: high mineral content. Renin enzyme released by kidneys when blood pressure is too low. Both are composed of carbon hydrogen oxygen and nitrogen. Differ in structure and function (vitamins don"t yeild energy) Destroyed by ultraviolet, irradiation, but not by cooking. Can be induced by eating raw egg whites. May prevent heart attack and stroke and colon cancer. Retinoic acid - cell differentiation, growth, embryonic development. Osteomalacia poor mineralization of bone affects adults bones are soft and flexible. Food sources = leafy greens and vegetable oils. Deficiency results in growth retardation impaired immune response and damage to central nervous system. Toxicity = genetic disorders menkes disease & wilson"s disease. Organic v inorganic nutrients water and minerals inorganic lipids, vitamins, proteins, and carbs, organic. Energy yeilding nutrients carb = 4kcal/g protein = 4kcal/g fat = 9kcal/g alcohol - not a nutrient but yeilds energy. 13 organic vitamins almost every bodily action requires vitamin assistance.
