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3 Lipid types
cholesterol, triglycerides, lipoproteins
Increase of lipids in the blood
Hyperlipidemia- primarily genetic
Four major types of lipoproteins (lipid transport)
Chylomicrons- exogenous fatty acids
VLDLs- endogenous triglycerides
LDLs- cholesterol to tissue "BAD"
HDLs- cholesterol from tissue "GOOD"
Acceptable levels of cholesterol
Total <200
LDLs <160
HDLs >40 (if >60, subtract 1 risk factor)
Types of medications that lower lipid levels
Statin-
Niacin- B3
Statin side effect
Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown, may lead to kidney failure)
Energy output of carbs and proteins
1gm = 4kcal
Types of fats and energy output
Saturated- Solid at room temp (bad)
Unsaturated- liquid at room temp (good)
1gm = 9kcal
Difference in water soluble and fat soluble micronutrients
Both are excreted through liver, however fat soluble can build up in liver
A deficiency in what could cause night blindness
Vitamin A, retinol
Which vitamin is needed for bone formation and what are two deficiencies
Vitamin D
Rickets in children
Osteomalacia in adults
Fat soluble vitamins
A, D, E, K
Vitamin deficiency that could cause hemorrhage in infants
Vitamin K
Difference in macro and micronutrients
Body requirements greater or less than 100mg per day
What is Wilson's disease
Too much copper is retained by body
Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
- Self Induced Starvation (Psychological)
- Frequent binge eating then purging
Three different protein energy malnutritions (PEM)
-Marasmus (severe malnutrition)
-Kwashiorkor (protein deficient diet; orange, okra colored hair)
-Marasmic-kwashiorkor - combo
What is Beriberi
Thiamine, B1, deficiency
Weakness
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
deficiency of B1 (mostly seen in alcoholics)
Four Ds of Pellagra
(Niacin deficiency)
Dermatitis
Diarrhea
Dementia
Death
Easy bruising and easy bleeding due to what vitamin deficiency
Vitamin C (Scurvy)
Classic sign of teeth falling out
Scurvy (severe vitamin c deficiency)
Tx for iron overdose
Gastric lavage
Vitamin deficiency that effects ability to clot hemorage
C, K
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine):
Deficiency Conditions

-Beriberi (muscle wasting)
-Wernickle syndrome (alcoholics)
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin):
Deficiency Conditions

-Cheilosis (inflammation and "cracks" of lips and tongue)
Vitamin B3 (Niacin):

Deficiencies

-Pellagra (4 D's)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine):
Function
Deficiencies
-protein/carb metabolism, forms RBCs, nerve function
-rare; drug INH for TB
Folic Acid:

Deficiencies

-anemia and spinal bifida
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin):
Function
Deficiencies
-DNA synthesis, RBC maturation
-Pernicious anemia (lack intrinsic factor)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid):
Function
Deficiencies
-formation of collagen; maintenance of bones, teeth, tendons; wound healing; infection
-Scurvy (inflammation gums, loss of teeth, hemoragic lesions, bone loss)
Vitamin A (Retinol):

Deficiencies

-night blindness, keratomalacia (softening of cornea)
Vitamin D
Deficiencies

-Rickets and osteomalacia
Vitamin K
Function
Deficiencies
-coagulation
-defective clotting, children born without ability to synthesis Vitamin K so it may have to be given parentally
5 macronutrients
carbs 1gm=4kcal
fats 1gm=9kcal
protein 1gm=4kcal
water 2L/day (sedentary)
fiber 20-30 gm/day
Eating polar bear liver will OD you on what vitamin
vit A Retinol
Results in decreased wound healing and taste acuity
Zinc def.
binge-purge eating, realistic self image, laxative abuse
bulemia
distorted attitude to eating and weight, restricts calorie intake
anorexia nervosa
Iron def. s/s
hypochromic, microcytic anemia (tiny RBCs)
Iodine def sign
endemic goiter
to waste away
cachexia