PORTAGE LEARNING, BIOD 121 NUTRITION:
MODULE 4 PROBLEM SET Q & A
Question 1
pts
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.
potassium- symptoms include muscle cramps and arrhythmias. Deficiency
can be avoided by eating more fruits and vegetables that are high in
potassium.
iron- symptoms include anemia, fatigue, poor circulation and temp
regulation. Deficiency can be avoided being eating variety of red ,eats and
dark leafy greens.
Question 2
pts
For each fat soluble vitamin, provide the following information:
the common forms of the vitamin, whether or not the body can produce the
vitamin, what the vitamin does within the body, what are the results of a
deficiency of the vitamin, whether or not an overabundance of the vitamin
may be harmful, and what foods are rich in the vitamin?
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
A- found in either retinol or retinal form. body cannot produce it. helps the
eyes adjust from bright to dim light. Deficiency can cause night blindness.
Too much can cause yellowing of palms and soles of feet. Liver, fish, and
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, PORTAGE LEARNING, BIOD 121 NUTRITION:
MODULE 4 PROBLEM SET Q & A
eggs are great sources for vitamin A,
D- D2 and D3 are common forms. Body is able to produce it. vitamin D
regulates calcium levels and bone metabolism. Deficiency causes bone
problems. Too much can cause calcium deposits in kidney. Fatty fish and
yogurt are sources
E- common forms gamma tocopherol and alpha tocopherol. Body can
produce it. Protects cell membranes from free radicals. deficiency leads to
cellular breakdown. Sources are oils nuts and grains. Too much causes issues
with Vitamins K roles in clotting
Question 3
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MODULE 4 PROBLEM SET Q & A
Question 1
pts
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.
potassium- symptoms include muscle cramps and arrhythmias. Deficiency
can be avoided by eating more fruits and vegetables that are high in
potassium.
iron- symptoms include anemia, fatigue, poor circulation and temp
regulation. Deficiency can be avoided being eating variety of red ,eats and
dark leafy greens.
Question 2
pts
For each fat soluble vitamin, provide the following information:
the common forms of the vitamin, whether or not the body can produce the
vitamin, what the vitamin does within the body, what are the results of a
deficiency of the vitamin, whether or not an overabundance of the vitamin
may be harmful, and what foods are rich in the vitamin?
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
A- found in either retinol or retinal form. body cannot produce it. helps the
eyes adjust from bright to dim light. Deficiency can cause night blindness.
Too much can cause yellowing of palms and soles of feet. Liver, fish, and
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, PORTAGE LEARNING, BIOD 121 NUTRITION:
MODULE 4 PROBLEM SET Q & A
eggs are great sources for vitamin A,
D- D2 and D3 are common forms. Body is able to produce it. vitamin D
regulates calcium levels and bone metabolism. Deficiency causes bone
problems. Too much can cause calcium deposits in kidney. Fatty fish and
yogurt are sources
E- common forms gamma tocopherol and alpha tocopherol. Body can
produce it. Protects cell membranes from free radicals. deficiency leads to
cellular breakdown. Sources are oils nuts and grains. Too much causes issues
with Vitamins K roles in clotting
Question 3
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