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15 Cards in this Set
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Thiamin b-1 |
Release energy, causes beriberi. Sources: pork, while grains |
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Riboflavin b-2 |
Fatty acid breakdown, causes cheilosis. Sources: enriched |
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Niacin b-3 |
Cellular pathways, causes pellagra. Sources: meat |
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Biotin b-7 |
Chemical reaction aid. Intestinal bacteria synthesizes biotin. |
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Iodide |
Regulator. Thyroid, metabolic. Causes goiter. Pregnancy: congenital hypothyroidism. Sources: salt, seaweed |
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Chromium |
Aids insulin. Causes impaired glucose control, increases cholesterol&triglycerides. Can't determine amount in food. |
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Hemostasis |
Rasoconstruction, platelet. Coagulation |
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Vitamin k |
Blood clotting. Sources dark green leafy veggies |
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Anemia |
Inadequate RBC. |
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Folate |
Cell division, form DNA. Sources: leafy greens. Causes megaloblastic anemia. |
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Vitamin b-12 |
Maintains myelin sheath. Causes: impaired reflexes. Sources: animal foods |
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Iron |
Brain & immune function. Enhancers: vit. C. |
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Copper |
Works like iron. Transports iron. Sources: liver, legumes, shrimp, whole grains, cocoa |
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Vitamin A |
Health of epithelial cells & immune functions. Causes blindness. |
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Zinc |
DNA synthesis. Causes growth retardation |
