Question

answer the 6 starter questions correctly
complete a self assessment
write down three things you will remember 10 minutes, 10 hours, and 10 days from
day thirty - eight
what are we learning today?
i can list the functions of minerals, & identify foods high in
them.
5.2 a - c

1. what vitamins prevents pellagra?
2. what vitamins assists with blood clotting?
3. this vitamins aids in healing fight infection and forms

collagen?

1. this vitamins help with digestion?
2. what can cause dehydration? what is a symptom?
3. what is one function of water?

Explanation:

To answer these questions, we'll address each one based on nutritional science knowledge:

1. What vitamin prevents pellagra?

Pellagra is caused by a deficiency of niacin (vitamin B₃). So the vitamin that prevents pellagra is niacin (vitamin B₃).

2. What vitamin assists with blood clotting?

Vitamin K (specifically, vitamin K₁ from diet and K₂ from gut bacteria) is essential for the synthesis of proteins involved in blood clotting. So the vitamin is vitamin K.

3. This vitamin aids in healing, fighting infection, and forms collagen?

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is critical for collagen synthesis, immune function (fighting infection), and wound healing. So the vitamin is vitamin C.

4. This vitamin helps with digestion?

B vitamins (especially B₁, B₂, B₃, B₅, B₆, B₁₂, and folate) support digestive enzyme function and gut health. Biotin (vitamin B₇) also aids in metabolizing nutrients during digestion. A common answer here is vitamin B complex (or specific B vitamins like biotin, B₁, etc.).

5. What can cause dehydration? What is a symptom?

• Causes of dehydration: Excessive fluid loss (e.g., sweating, diarrhea, vomiting, urination), insufficient fluid intake, high fever, or certain medical conditions.
• Symptoms of dehydration: Thirst, dry mouth, fatigue, dizziness, decreased urine output (or dark urine), and dry skin.

6. What is one function of water?

Water has many functions: it lubricates joints, regulates body temperature, transports nutrients and oxygen, aids in digestion (as a solvent for nutrients), or removes waste (via urine/sweat). A common function is regulating body temperature (e.g., through sweating) or transporting nutrients in the bloodstream.

Answer:

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1. Niacin (Vitamin B₃)
2. Vitamin K
3. Vitamin C
4. Vitamin B Complex (or specific B vitamins like Biotin)
5. Causes: Excessive sweating, diarrhea, vomiting, low fluid intake; Symptom: Thirst (or dry mouth, fatigue, etc.)
6. Regulates body temperature (or transports nutrients, aids digestion, etc.)