M4 Problem Set

Vitamin D- ergocalciferol (synthetic) and cholecalciferol (made by body), regulates calcium and bone metabolism, immune system, skin development, blood pressure, deficiency causes bone weakness, fish, eggs, butter, yogurt Vitamin E-alpha-tocopherol(in body) or gamma-tocopherol (in plants), antioxidant, protection from free radicals, too much can interfere with vit K and lead to hemorrhages, olil, eggs, nuts, grains Question 4 0/0 pts When water moves from inside the cell to outside the cell it does so by which process? Correct! . Osmosis orrect Answers Osmosis 0OSMosSIs Question 5 0/0pts Choose two minerals, one from each major class. Describe the symptoms of a deficiency in the mineral and suggest a way in which the deficiency may be avoided. Your Answer: Magnesium - major mineral - seizures, muscle pain, weakness, increase meat and dairy consumption Iron - trace mineral - anemia, fatigue, consume more animal products or foods fortified with iron

Correct! Bioavailability is the amount of a vitamin that is absorbed and available to the bodly. The degree to which a nutrient is absorbed and available to be used by the body Question 11 0/0 pts What two hormones help prevent dehydration and how do they function? Your Answer: Antidiuretic hormone is released by the pituitary gland to signal the kidney to conserve water. Aldosterone is released from the adrenal glands signaling the kidneys to retain sodium which also leads to water retention Antiduretic hormone is released by the pituitary gland to signal the kidney to conserve water. Aldosterone is released from the adrenal glands signaling the kidneys to retain sodium which also leads to water retention Question 12 0/0 pts When water is inside of a cell it is part of the intracellular fluid. Answer 1: Intracellular

It is important for women who may be pregnant or who are planning on becoming pregnant to discuss their folate intake with their doctor. Why or why not? Your Answer: In pregnant women a deficiency of folate can result in neural tube defects. In pregnant women a deficiency of folate can result in neural tube defects. Question 18 0/0 pts List the four major functions of Vitamin C Your Answer: Collagen synthesis Antioxidant activity Iron absorption Immunity Collagen synthesis, antioxidant activity, assisting in iron absorption, and boosting immune functions Question 19 0/0pts Choose one B vitamin. Describe in your own words the symptoms of the deficiency of that vitamin and which foods you'd recommend adding to a diet to prevent those symptoms.