foods and nutrition quiz mrs. keefer fhs

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Function of Minerals

bone health, nerve function, fluid balance

Function of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

antioxidant, collagen synthesis

Function of Vitamin A vision

immune function

Function of Vitamin E

antioxidant

Function of Chloride

fluid balance

Function of Iron

oxygen transport

Sources of Vitamin D

sunlight, fortified milk

Sources of Vitamin E

nuts, seeds, vegetable oils

What is Goiter?

Deficiency of Iodine, swelling in the neck caused by an enlarged thyroid gland

What is Spina Bifida?

Deficiency of Vitamin B9 (folate), neural tube defects

What is Scurvy?

Deficiency of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), excessive tiredness, weakness, gum disease

Function of Proteins

builds and repairs tissues

Function of Vitamins

regulate body processes

What are all the Fat-Soluble Vitamins?

Vitamins A,D,E,K

Function of Vitamin D

calcium absorption, bone health

Function of Vitamin K

blood clotting

Function of Calcium

bone and teeth strength

Function of Sodium

fluid balance, nerve function

Function of Potassium

heart function, muscle contraction

Function of Zinc

immune function, wound healing

Function of Iodine

thyroid hormone production

Function of Fluoride

dental health

Function of Folate

DNA synthesis

What does fat-soluble mean?

a substance that is able to absorb into the body's fat and be stored for prolonged periods of time

What does water-soluble mean?

a substance that can dissolve in water and is not stored in fat

Sources of Proteins

meat, beans, dairy

Sources of Fats

oil, nuts, avocado

Sources of Water

fruits, vegetables, dairy

Sources of Carbohydrates

bread, rice, pasta, fruits

Sources of Vitamin A

carrots, sweet potatoes

Sources of Vitamin K

leafy greens, broccoli

Sources of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

citrus fruits, peppers

Sources of Calcium

dairy, leafy greens

Sources of Sodium

salt, processed foods

Sources of Iron

meat, buns

Sources of Iodine

iodized salt, seafood

Sources of Potassium

bananas, potatoes

Sources of Fluoride

fluoridated water

Sources of Folate (Vitamin B9)

leafy greens, legumes

Sources of Chloride

salt, vegetables

Sources of Zinc

meat, nuts

What phytochemical is associated with the color red?

Lycopene

What phytochemical is associated with the color green?

Lutein

What phytochemical is associated with the color orange/yellow?

Beta Cartene

What phytochemical is associated with the color blue/purple?

Anthocyanins

What phytochemical is associated with the color white?

Allicin

Water or Fat Soluble: Folate (Vitamin B9)

water-soluble

What is Osteoporosis?

Deficiency of Calcium, bones become brittle and fragile

What is Anemia?

Deficiency of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), Iron, Copper, Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin), not having enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the body's tissues

What is Tooth decay?

Deficiency of Fluoride, decay of teeth (cavities)

What is Night blindness?

Lack of Vitamin A, seeing shadows, having impaired vision all the time

What is Hemophilia?

Deficiency of Vitamin K, blood clotting disorder which causes wounds to not stop bleeding as easy or at all

What is Dehydration?

Deficiency of Water, when the body has too little water causing nausea and fatigue

Function of Water

maintains hydration, regulates temperature

Function of Carbohydrates

primary energy source

Function of Fats

energy storage, protects organs

What is Kwashiorkor?

Deficiency of Protein, edema (swelling with fluid), brittle and dry hair

What is Rickets?

Deficiency of Vitamin D, softening and weakening of bones (normally in children)