Types and Functions of Essential Nutrients in the Body

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What is the main function of Vitamin D in the body?

  • Enhancing vision
  • Supporting immune system (correct)
  • Metabolizing fatty acids
  • Aiding in blood clotting

Which nutrient is crucial for the synthesis of the thyroxine hormone in the thyroid gland?

  • Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Vitamin C
  • Calcium
  • Iodine (correct)

What is a potential consequence of having too much thyroxine in the body?

  • Muscle cramps
  • Weight gain
  • Weight loss (correct)
  • Skin rash

Which nutrient is known for its role in collagen production and immune function support?

<p>Vitamin C (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes water-soluble vitamins from fat-soluble vitamins?

<p>Fat-soluble vitamins are excreted in urine. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fatty acid has anti-inflammatory properties?

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What is a key benefit of Omega-3 fatty acids for the body?

<p>Enhancing vision and nervous system function (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why Vitamin C is required in the diet for humans?

<p>To synthesize collagen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What mineral is crucial for fetal brain development and plays a role in metabolism?

<p>Iodine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient is considered conditionally essential, being crucial in infancy but non-essential in adulthood?

<p>Vitamin K (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances does the body start 'eating itself' as a nutrient source?

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What effect is observed when the body goes into a state of 'wasting' due to nutrient deficiency?

<p>Stunted growth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which fatty acid, when consumed in excess, can hinder the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids?

<p>Omega-6 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin is crucial for vision, nervous system function, and pregnancy support?

<p>Vitamin A (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason behind the development of scurvy in individuals who lack Vitamin C?

<p>'Collagen synthesis deficiency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature between Vitamin B and Vitamin C in terms of solubility?

<p>Both are water-soluble vitamins (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following nutrients is considered an essential nutrient because it must be obtained from the diet and cannot be synthesized by the body?

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Flashcards

Vitamin D Function

Supports the immune system in the body.

Iodine's Role

Crucial for the synthesis of thyroxine hormone in the thyroid gland.

Excess Thyroxine Consequence

Can lead to weight loss.

Vitamin C Function

Involved in collagen production and immune function support.

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Water vs. Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Fat-soluble vitamins are not excreted in urine like water-soluble ones.

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Omega-3 Properties

Has anti-inflammatory properties.

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Omega-3 Benefits

Enhances vision and supports nervous system function.

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Vitamin C Dietary Need

Required in diet to synthesize collagen.

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Iodine Importance

Crucial for fetal brain development and metabolism.

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Conditionally Essential Nutrient

Vitamin K is crucial in infancy, non-essential in adulthood.

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Body 'Eating Itself'

Occurs during starvation as a nutrient source.

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Wasting Effect

Results in stunted growth due to nutrient deficiency.

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Omega-6 Effects

Excess can hinder the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids.

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Vitamin A Importance

Crucial for vision, nervous system function, and pregnancy support.

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Scurvy Cause

Lack of Vitamin C leads to collagen synthesis deficiency.

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Vitamin B and C Feature

Both are water-soluble vitamins.

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Essential Nutrient

Calcium must be obtained from the diet; can't be synthesized by the body.

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