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What are micronutrients? |
Micronutrients are organic substances that are essential in very small amounts.
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What is the optimal way of obtaining micronutrients? |
Through fresh, unprocessed foods |
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What are two examples of micronutrients? |
Vitamins and Minerals |
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What are the two types of vitamins? |
1. Fat-Soluble 2. Water-Soluble |
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How many fat-soluble vitamins are there? |
4.
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How many water-soluble vitamins are there? |
9.
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What are some examples of minerals? |
Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Selenium, Zinc |
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What minerals act as electrolytes? |
Potassium, Sodium |
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Which 3 vitamins work synergistically with K2 to help support immune system health, help with weight loss, and fat more specifically fat loss? |
Vitamins A, D, E
Vitamins A and D help with immune system health while Vitamin E functions largely as an antioxidant |
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What are the impacts that B vitamins have on the body? How do they differ from fat-soluble vitamins? |
They have impacts on both weight loss and energy production in the body. They differ from fat soluble vitamins because they cannot be stored in fat cells unlike fat-soluble vitamins so we need a more constant supply of them. |
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What hormone does Chromium work with to help cells absorb glucose and release energy more readily? |
Insulin |
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What is zinc required for in the body and what food usually contain concentrations of zinc? |
It is required for enzymatic reactions and proper immune functions in the body. It is primarily found in meats, nuts, and seafood. |
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Consumption of ____ rich foods or supplements has been shown to improve sleep patterns. |
Magnesium |
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What are the functions of Magnesium and where is it found in high quantities |
It is found in nuts, seeds, legumes, dark green vegetables, fish, and seafood. |
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Free radical cells are believed to contribute to accelerated processes, what are these processes? What foods and supplements are believed to counteract these processes? |
Aging and Disease. Foods and supplements high in anti-oxidants are believed to counteract these processes. |
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Aside from Macronutrients and Micronutrients what is one other class of nutrient? What is this class important for? |
Phytonutrients. They are important for weight loss and overall health in the body. |
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Typically, the colour of the fruit, vegetable, or food indicates what? |
The type of phytonutrients it contains. |
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What are some benefits of red vegetables and fruits? |
- Reduced risk of prostate cancer - Lower blood pressure - Lower Cholesterol - Reduce free-radicals |
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What are some benefits of orange vegetables and fruits? |
- Reduce age-related macular degeneration - Repair damaged DNA |
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What are some benefits of yellow vegetables and fruits? |
- Reduce heart disease cataracts - Reduce macular degeneration |
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What are some benefits of green vegetables and fruits? |
- Inhibits carcinogens |
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What are some benefits of purple and blue vegetables and fruits? |
- Reduce risk of cancer - Reduce risk of heart disease - Reduce risk of alzheimers - Slows aging |
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What are some benefits of white vegetables and fruits? |
- Support Immunity - Support hormone levels |
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What are the four types of phytonutrients? |
- Carotenoids (act as antioxidants) - Flavonoids (help reduce risk of asthma, certain types of cancer and coronary heart disease) - Resveratrol (acts an antioxidant and anti- inflammatory) - Glucosinolates (helps keep growth of cancer cells in check) |
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Finally, what is the most effective way to get a wide variety of vitamins and minerals? |
Eating a healthy and varied diet |
