Danaysha Taylor
FCS 1253
17 March 2022
Unit 3 Critical Thinking Questions
1. How do vitamin B12 and folate function similarly in the body?
Vitamin B12 and folate play an important role in creating red blood cells, and both help
DNA and RNA to build cells.
2. Which 3 vitamins can impact the health of the connective tissue and skeletal systems of
the body? How does each of these vitamins contribute to the health of these systems?
Vitamin C plays a key role in maintaining healthy connective tissue and in accelerating
bone repair. Another vital nutrient that helps to support healthy connective tissue is
glucosamine. Glucosamine helps to encourage cartilage matrix formation, reduces the
breakdown of cartilage, and has a useful general anti-inflammatory effect. One of the
most vital components of cartilage is chondroitin. This nutrient helps to give it a ‘bounce’
and ensures that it remains resistant to compression. The result is an increased tolerance
for physical activities.
3. List any 3 medical conditions of life stages in which a person may need to take a vitamin
supplement in addiction to eating a varied and adequate diet.
Magnesium Deficiency, Hypertension, and rickets.
4. Describe any three ways to reduce one's sodium intake without radically changing the
diet.
Buy fresh, frozen, or canned vegetables. Choose grocery items that are labeled “low
sodium”. Read food labels and compare the amount of sodium in different products,
5. Explain why people may not recognize mild dehydration and attribute its signs and
symptoms to other conditions.
People do not recognize dehydration and attribute its signs and symptoms to other
conditions because dehydration can happen under so many causes which includes
diarrhea, vomiting and sweating.