basics


L. W.
This flashcard set is designed for university-level students studying nutrition, focusing on the roles of vitamins, minerals, and water in the body. It covers key topics like bone health, fluid balance, and the functions of specific vitamins such as vitamin C, D, E, and K, as well as minerals like sodium and potassium. The flashcards are particularly useful for those preparing for exams or deepening their understanding of how these nutrients contribute to overall health and prevent conditions like osteoporosis and rickets.
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17.06.2013 / 17.06.2013

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vitamins are classified as

vitamin D is called the sunshine vtamin because

vitamin E functions as

a deficiency of vitamin A can lead to the disease called

a high intake of vitamin E can

a vitamin synthesised by bacteria in the intestine is

Bowed legs, an enlarged and mishapen head and enarged knee joints in children are all symptoms of

Thiamin, riboflavin and niacin are calle the "energy" vitamins because they

A defient intake of _________ has been shown to increase the ris kof having a baby with a neural tube defect suc has spina bifida

Vitamin C is necessary for the production of

Dietary ham iron is derived from

Chloride is

Minerlas involved in fluid balance are

In a situation where there is an insufficient intake of dietary iodine, the thyroid-stimulation hormone promotes the enlargemnet of the thyroid gland. This condition is called

99% of the calcium in the body is found in

At the end of long bones, inside the spinal vertebrae and inside flat bones of the pelvis, is a spongy type of bone known as _____ bone.

Which compartement contains the greatest amount of body fluid?

The primary function of sodium is to maintain

Hypertension is defined as a blood pressure greater than

Which of the following individuals are most likely to develop osteoporosis?

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