Lab 9 Nutrients and Metabolism

fat-soluble vitamins

K, E, A, D

KEAD

water soluble vitamins

B1, B2, B3, B6, B7, B9, B12, C

vitamin A

vision

immune function

reproduction

cellular communication

vitamin D

bone health

calcium absorption

immune function

vitamin E

antioxidant: protects cells from damage

immune function

skin health

vitamin K

blood clotting

bone metabolism

cardiovascular health

vitamin B1/Thiamine

energy metabolism

cardiovascular health

vitamin B2/Riboflavin

precursor for coenzymes for energy production

mucosal membrane health

vitamin B3/Niacin

energy metabolism

DNA repair

immune support; skin integrity; reducing inflammation

mood regulation

vitamin B6/Pyridoxine

cofactor in amino acid metabolism

supports RBC production

vitamin B7/Biotin

coenzyme in fatty acid synthesis and glucogenesis

skin, hair, nail maintenance

vitamin B9

DNA synthesis

supports fetal neural development

aids RBC formation

vitamin B12

supports neurological function

• myelin production, prevents cognitive issues

supports RBC maturation

energy metabolism

vitamin C

antioxidant

collagen synthesis

immune function

wound healing

aids absorption of iron from plant-based foods

is iron a major mineral or trace element

trace element

is calcium a major mineral or trace element

mineral

is potassium a major mineral or trace element

mineral

is zinc a major mineral or trace element

trace element

Is manganese a major mineral or trace element

trace element

is selenium a major mineral or trace element

trace element

is copper a major mineral or trace element

trace element

is fluoride a major mineral or trace element

trace element

is chromium a major mineral or trace element

trace element

is iodine a major mineral or trace element

trace element

is sodium a major mineral or trace element

mineral

is magnesium a major mineral or trace element

mineral

is phosphorus a major mineral or trace element

mineral

role of calcium

bone and teeth formation

muscle function

nerve transmission

blood clotting

what mineral deficiency causes weak bones, muscle cramps, numbness/tingling, and tooth decay

calcium

role of potassium

fluid balance

muscle contractions

nerve signals

BP regulation

which mineral deficiency causes muscle weakness, cramps, irregular heartbeat, and fatigue

potassium

role of sodium

fluid balance

muscle contractions

nerve function

which mineral deficiency causes fatigue, headaches, muscle cramps, and confusion

sodium

role of magnesium

muscle and nerve function

blood sugar control

BP regulation

protein synthesis

what mineral deficiency causes muscle twitches, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, and irregular heartbeat

magnesium

role of phosphorus

bone and teeth formation

energy production

DNA and RNA synthesis

what mineral deficiency causes weak bones/teeth, fatigue, muscle pain, and breathing issues

phosphorus

role of iron

formation of hemoglobin

role of zinc

immune function

wound healing

DNA synthesis

role of copper

iron metabolism

formation of RBC

role of iodine

production of thyroid hormones

metabolism regulation

role of selenium

antioxidant

supports thyroid function

role of fluoride

formation of bones and teeth

role of chromium

enhances action of insulin

helps regulate blood sugar levels