Chapter 7 Section 2

Name the nutrient that may be related to each of the following: a. iron-deficiency anemia b. osteoporosis c. dehydration d. high blood pressure

Minerals

Name the term for "a class of nutrients that contain carbon and are needed in small amounts to maintain health and allow growth."

Vitamins

Identify why the following people are at risk of dehydration: Sara, who just ran a marathon, and Jeff, who has been vomiting.

Sara and Jeff both have not been drinking enough water.

Identify the term for "chemical elements that are needed for enzyme activity and bone formation."

C. Minerals

Life Skill: Practicing Wellness. Identify some nondairy sources of calcium.

Dark green leafy vegetables, tofu, sellfish, bonyfish, legumes.

Name the term that means "not having enough of a nutrient to maintain good health."

Nutrient Deficiency

Life Skill: Assessing Your Health. Give possible reasons for the decrease in calcium intake by teens.

Teens now a days would rather spend money on junk foods than on healthy, homemade foods.

List the functions of Vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin D.

Vitamin A - Keeps eyes and skin healthy; needed for growth and for strong bones and teeth. Vitamin C - Promotes healthy gums and teeth, the healing of wounds, and the absorption of iron; acts as an antioxidant to protect cells from damage. Vitamin D - Promotes absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the intestine; needed for strong bones and teeth.