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Vitamins
dudek - chapter 5
Question | Answer |
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vitamins | do not provide energy. function as coenzymes |
vitamins are ___________in the diet. | essential because they cannot be made by the body. |
enrichment | to add nutrients that were lost during processing of the food product |
fortify | to add nutrients not naturally found in the food product |
fat soluable vitamins | Vitamins A, D, E, K. sotred in liver an addipose tissue. do not need to be consumed daily |
water soluable vitamins | B complex and C vitamins. daily intake is necessary |
free radicals | are porduced in cells as they burn oxygen during normal metabolism. they oxidize cells around to gain electrons and become stable. these cells are thought to contribut to aging and helath problems |
antioxidants | substances that donate electrons to free radicals to prevent oxidation. Vitamin C, E and beta -carotene are major antioxidants |
how to boost intake of fruits and vegetables | eat at least 5 servings..aim for 9. avoid overcooking vegetables.make vegeatables more visible |