Basics of Nutriton-2

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Fat soluble vitamins will only be absorbed when sufficient quantities of dietary fat are present

True

Plant sources of calcium are the most bioavailable: meaning they are more readily absorbed and utilized by the body

False

Identify 3 important roles of minerals

Regulate blood PH, co-factors for enzyme reactions, spark plugs

Match vitamin to its role

Vitamin C = Powerful antioxidant; immune health Vitamin K = Involved in blood clotting Vitamin D = Bone remodeling and calcium metabolism Vitamin B = Required for cell division Signup and view all the answers

Minerals are what type of substance

Inorganic Signup and view all the answers

Match the mineral to its described role

Sodium = Helps maintain fluid balance in the body Zinc = Enhances immune function Phosphorus = Part of structure of cell membrane Iron = Key component of hemoglobin Signup and view all the answers

3 important ways to reduce inflammation

Increase foods in omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidants, macronutrient balance and remove industrial oils and refined sugar Signup and view all the answers