nutrition and heath exam 3

pellagra is caused by what

deficiency in niacin

what can destroy vitamin E when cooking

heat

what inhibits iron absorption

calcium, tannins, phytates

what vitamin group collectively shares the function of energy metabolism

B vitamins 

what mineral shares absorption competition with zinc

copper

this vitamin’s synthetic form is more readily absorbed than the natural form

folic acid is more readily absorbed than folate

what is the main function of vitamin K?

blood clotting

aside from being widespread in the diet, what is a mjor food source of vitamin E

vegetable oils 

what 3 bone conditions did we discuss

osteoporosis, osteomalacia, and rickets

chromium assists for energy metabolism specifically with what macromolecule

carbohydrates

what is the condition caused by excess water intake

hyponatremia

what is the defenition of enriched 

adding back a nutrient that was previously removed during processing 

B12 deficiency is typically a result of what

malabsorption

knowing water soluble vitamins “leak” when cooked/washed we should…

wash before cutting

avoid boiling veggies or overcooking

steam rather than boil

does freezing/canning food help or harm preservation of vitamins

help