Module 3

Almost all energy sources are converted by the digestive system to

glucose
How is ATP made?

The primary purpose of digestion is to convert the large molecules contained in macronutrients to small molecules.

The small molecules are then converted to glucose which circulates in the bloodstream.

Glucose is converted to ATP inside of cells
Glucose may be stored as glycogen in the what

liver and muscles, and used later when needed.

Or, glucose my circulate in the blood to meet the body's immediate needs.
Vitamins are called

cofactors
Vitamins work in a similar fashion to help speed up essential

chemical reactions in cells
What vitamins are water-soluble?

B and C
What acid is essential during pregnancy to avoid nervous system abnormalities in the child, and is needed throughout life for the normal formation of cells.

Folic acid
What are the two major categories of vitamins

fat-soluble

Water-soluble
Vitamin A is needed for

vision
Vitamin D is needed for

bone formation
Vitamin K is needed for

blood clotting
Vitamin C is needed for

collagen synthesis in connective tissues
What is the function of flouride

Structure of teeth and bones
What is the function of chromium

Efficient us of insulin
What is the funtion of Iron

Oxygen and electron transport; heme group of hemoglobin
what is the function of Iodine

Constituent of thryoid hormones
Iron deficiency produces and

Anemia- a lack of oxygen-carrying capacity in the blood.
Enzymes make reactions go

faster

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