Chapter 10: Lecture Review Questions

1. Define ROS, how formed, what type of damage caused, and give examples

2. Define antioxidant; give examples.

3. Name 2 of the 3 antioxidant enzyme systems and describe how these systems help to fight oxidative damage.

4. Give the source and explain the function and requirements of the following:

a) Vitamin E

b) Vitamin C

c) Vitamin A

5. Name 3 minerals that play a role in antioxidant function. Give their source, requirements, and any toxicity for (over or under) malnutrition.

6. Name two disorders/problems that can result from free radical damage.

7. Define phytochemicals, give specific source and chemical involved, explain their function as to reducing risk in certain diseases.

8. Define probiotics, their use/function, and know the two major bacterial groups for the intestinal system.

9. Define nutraceuticals and give three examples.

10. Define “super foods” and give examples.