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3 Lipid types
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cholesterol, triglycerides, lipoproteins
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Increase of lipids in the blood
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Hyperlipidemia- primarily genetic
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Four major types of lipoproteins (lipid transport)
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Chylomicrons- exogenous fatty acids
VLDLs- endogenous triglycerides LDLs- cholesterol to tissue "BAD" HDLs- cholesterol from tissue "GOOD" |
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Acceptable levels of cholesterol
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Total <200
LDLs <160 HDLs >40 (if >60, subtract 1 risk factor) |
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Types of medications that lower lipid levels
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Statin-
Niacin- B3 |
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Statin side effect
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Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown, may lead to kidney failure)
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Energy output of carbs and proteins
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1gm = 4kcal
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Types of fats and energy output
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Saturated- Solid at room temp (bad)
Unsaturated- liquid at room temp (good) 1gm = 9kcal |
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Difference in water soluble and fat soluble micronutrients
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Both are excreted through liver, however fat soluble can build up in liver
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A deficiency in what could cause night blindness
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Vitamin A, retinol
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Which vitamin is needed for bone formation and what are two deficiencies
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Vitamin D
Rickets in children Osteomalacia in adults |
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Fat soluble vitamins
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A, D, E, K
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Vitamin deficiency that could cause hemorrhage in infants
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Vitamin K
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Difference in macro and micronutrients
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Body requirements greater or less than 100mg per day
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What is Wilson's disease
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Too much copper is retained by body
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Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa |
- Self Induced Starvation (Psychological)
- Frequent binge eating then purging |
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Three different protein energy malnutritions (PEM)
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-Marasmus (severe malnutrition)
-Kwashiorkor (protein deficient diet; orange, okra colored hair) -Marasmic-kwashiorkor - combo |
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What is Beriberi
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Thiamine, B1, deficiency
Weakness |
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Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
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deficiency of B1 (mostly seen in alcoholics)
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Four Ds of Pellagra
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(Niacin deficiency)
Dermatitis Diarrhea Dementia Death |
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Easy bruising and easy bleeding due to what vitamin deficiency
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Vitamin C (Scurvy)
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Classic sign of teeth falling out
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Scurvy (severe vitamin c deficiency)
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Tx for iron overdose
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Gastric lavage
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Vitamin deficiency that effects ability to clot hemorage
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C, K
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamine):
Deficiency Conditions |
-Beriberi (muscle wasting) -Wernickle syndrome (alcoholics) |
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin):
Deficiency Conditions |
-Cheilosis (inflammation and "cracks" of lips and tongue) |
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin):
Deficiencies |
-Pellagra (4 D's) |
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine):
Function Deficiencies |
-protein/carb metabolism, forms RBCs, nerve function
-rare; drug INH for TB |
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Folic Acid:
Deficiencies |
-anemia and spinal bifida |
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Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin):
Function Deficiencies |
-DNA synthesis, RBC maturation
-Pernicious anemia (lack intrinsic factor) |
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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) |
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Vitamin A (Retinol):
Deficiencies |
-night blindness, keratomalacia (softening of cornea) |
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Vitamin D
Deficiencies |
-Rickets and osteomalacia |
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Vitamin K
Function Deficiencies |
-coagulation
-defective clotting, children born without ability to synthesis Vitamin K so it may have to be given parentally |
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5 macronutrients
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carbs 1gm=4kcal
fats 1gm=9kcal protein 1gm=4kcal water 2L/day (sedentary) fiber 20-30 gm/day |
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Eating polar bear liver will OD you on what vitamin
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vit A Retinol
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Results in decreased wound healing and taste acuity
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Zinc def.
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binge-purge eating, realistic self image, laxative abuse
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bulemia
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distorted attitude to eating and weight, restricts calorie intake
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anorexia nervosa
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Iron def. s/s
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hypochromic, microcytic anemia (tiny RBCs)
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Iodine def sign
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endemic goiter
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to waste away
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cachexia
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