Exam 2 - choline, plant nutrients

what major structures is choline a part of

phosphatidylcholine

acetylcholine

what is the AKA of phosphatidylcholine? why is this important to note?

lecithin

lecithin makes up 50% of all phospholipids in the body

what is the function of lecithin

cell membrane integrity

lipid transport

what are some sources of choline

soy, eggs, liver, meats

what can result from a choline deficiency

nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

muscle damage

liver damage

who is at risk for choline deficiency

pregnant women, genetic conditions

what is a unique feature of choline toxicity

fishy body odor

what are phytochemicals

plant chemical

what are some phytochemical functions

antioxidants, hormonal activity, DNA replication, antibacterial

diets high in phytochemicals are protective against what diseases

CVD, cancer, and other chronic diseases

which phytochemical is red

lycopene

which phytochemical is red/purple

anthocyanins

what phytochemical is orange

alpha and beta carotene

what phytochemical is orange/yellow

beta cryptoxanthin

what phytochemical is yellow/green

lutein, zeaxanthin

what phytochemical is green

sulforaphanes, indoles

what phytochemical is white

allyl sulphides