FNU 203 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Vitamin B6, Shock Absorber, Calorie
1 Nov 2017
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Vitamins, water soluble, fat soluble, minerals, water. Scurvy- seen in sailors because of a lack of vitamin c. 2 categories of nutrients: micronutrients: facilitate reactions. Vitamins: organic molecule: minerals inorganic molecule, water: inorganic molecule, macronutrients: the only 3 that provide energy. Kcal= the amount of energy required to raise 1 kg of water by 1 degree celsius. 2 categories of vitamins: water soluble vitamins. Thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin b6, folate, vitamin b12, biotin, vitamin c, pantothenic acid. 2 categories of minerals: major: calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, chloride, potassium, sulfur. Trace: iodine, iron, zinc, copper, fluoride, selenium, chromium, molybdenum, manganese. Carries waste and nutrients: moistens eyes, mouth, and nose. Shock absorber for spinal cord and amniotic fluid. Adequacy: a diet that provides all the essential nutrients, fiber and energy. Balance: provides a number different of foods and a balance of macronutrients. Calorie control: control of consumption of calories daily: moderation: provides no unwanted constituent in excess.
