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Major Electrolytes? 3
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Na, K, Cl
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Major Minerals? 4
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Ca, P, Mg, S
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Trace Minerals? 9
I See 2 C's, M's, and F's and one Z |
I, Se, Cu, Cr, Mn, Mo, Fl, Fe, Zn
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Fat Soluble Vitamins? 4 adek
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Vitamins A,D,E,K
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Water Soluble Vitamins? 9
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Thiamin B1, Riboflavin B2, Niacin B3, B6, Folate, B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin C
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What functions do all electrolytes have in common?
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fluid and electrolyte balance and acid-base balance
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What are functions of Na?
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maintains muscle irritablility, regulates cell membrane permeability, nerve impulse transmission
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What is the most important function of the electrolyte K and is also a function of Na?
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Nerve Impulse Transmission
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What are the functions of K?
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catalyst for many metabolic reactions, involved in skeletal and cardiac muscle activity
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What are the functions of Cl?
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component of hydrochloric acid in stomach
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1 tsp of Na=
75% of Na is from |
2400 mg
processed/canned foods |
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Symptoms/Signs of Na Deficiency
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Rare; chronic diarrhea or vomiting and renal disorder; nausea, dizzy, muscle cramps, apathy
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Signs and Symtoms of Na Toxicity
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Hypertension, edema
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What are sources of K?
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fruits, vegies, dry peas and bena, whole grains, milk, meats
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Signs/Symptoms of K Deficiency
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muscular weakness, paralysis, anorexia, confusion occurs w/ dehydration
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Signs/Syptoms of K toxicity?
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(from supplements/drugs) muscular weakness, vomiting
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1 tsp Na = ___ Cl
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3600 mg
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Sources for Na and Cl are the same. T or F
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True
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What are sources of Ca?
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milk, milk products, fortied oj, green leafy vegies, small fish w/ bones, dried peas and beans
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Functions of Ca
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Bone and teeth formation and maintenance, blood clotting, nerve transmission, muscle contraction and relaxation, cell membrane permealbility, b/p
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Deficiency of Ca
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Children-impaired growth
Adults-osteoporosis |
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Toxicity of Ca
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Constipation, increased risk of renal stones, impaired absorptions of Fe and other minerals
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Sources of P
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all animal products, bread, ready to eat cereal
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Functions of P
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Bone and teeth formation and maintenance, acid-base balance, energy metabolism, cell membrane structure, regulation of hormone and coenzyme activity
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Deficieny of P
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unknown
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Toxicity of P
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low blood Ca
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Sources of Mg
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green leafy vegies, nuts dry peas and beans, whole grains seafood, chocolate, cocoa
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Functions of Mg
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Bone formation, nerve transmission, smooth muscle relaxation, protein synthesis, CHO metabolism, enzyme activity
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Deficiency of Mg
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weakness, confusion; growth failure in child
Severe: convulsions, hallucinations, tetany, spasms |
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Toxicity of Mg
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none from food...supplemental Mg can cause diarrhea, nausea, cramping
Excessive Mg in Epsom Salt causes diarrhea |
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Source of Fe
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Beef liver, red meat, tofu, clams, fortified, bread
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Function of Fe
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transports oxygen via hemogloblin and myoglobin; constituent of enzyme system
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Deficiency of Fe
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Impaired immune function, apathy, lethargy fatigue, pale nail beds and eye membranes
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Toxicity of Fe
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Increased risk of infection, apathy, lethargy, hair loss, impotence; can kill children
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Source of Zn
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oystes, red meat, nuts fortified, dairy
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Functions of Zn
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tissue growth, wound healing, sexual maturation and reproduction; constituent of many enzymes in energy and nucleic acid metab.; vitamin A transport, taste perception
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Deficiency of Zn
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Growth retardation, hair loss, diarrhea, delayed sexual maturation, lesions, anorexia, taste abnormality
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Toxicity of I
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Enlarged thyroid gland, decreased thyroid activity
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Source of I
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Iodized salt, seafood, bread, dairy
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Function of I
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component of thyroid hormones that regulate growth, development, and metab. rate
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Deficiency of I
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Goiter, weight gain, lethargy, can cause irreversible retardation during pregnancy
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Toxicity of Zn
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Anemia, elevated LDL, lowered HDL, impaired Ca absorption
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Source of Se
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Seafood, liver, kidney, other meats; grains grown in selenium rich food; brazil nuts, walnuts
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Function of Se
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component of antioxidant enzymes, immune system functions, thyroid gland activity
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Deficiency of Se
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Enlarged heart, poor heart function, impaired thyroid activity
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Toxicity of Se
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Rare: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, hair and nail changes, nerve damage, fatigue
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Source of Cu
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Organ Meats, seafood, nuts, grains, drinking water
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Function of Cu
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Used in the production of hemoglobin; component of several enzymes; used in energy metab.
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Defiency of Cu
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Rare: anemia, bone abnormalities
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Toxicity of Cu
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vomiting, liver damage
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Source of Mn
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whole grains, tea, pineapple, kale, strawberries
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Functions of Mn
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component of enzymes involved in the metab of carbs, proteins, fats, and bone formation
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Deficiency of Mn
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Rare
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Toxicity of Mn
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Vomiting, liver damage
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Source of Fl
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flouridated wate, tea, seafood
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Functions of Fl
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formation and maintenance of tooth enamel, helps resist dental decay, role in bone formation and integrity
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Deficiency of Fl
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susceptibility to dental decay, may increase risk of osteoperosis
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Toxicity of Fl
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Fluorosis(mottling of teeth), nausea, chest pain, itching
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Source of Cr
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meat, whoe grains, nuts, cheese
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Functions of Cr
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Cofactor for insulin
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Deficiency of Cr
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insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance
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Toxicity of Cr
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Diet-unknown
Occupational exposure to damages skin and kidneys |
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Sources of Mo
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milk, legumes, breads, grains
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Function of Mo
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component of many enzymes; works tih riboflavin to incorporate Fe into hemoglobin
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Deficiency of Mo
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unknown
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Toxicity of Mo
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occupational exposure to Mo dust causes gout like symptoms
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what are the 2 other names used for vitamin A
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Retinol and carotenoids; Beta Carotene is precursor (converts carotene to Vitamin A
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Sources of Retinol
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liver, dairy, fortified milk, ready to eat cereal
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Sources of Beta Carotene (Pro Vitamin A)
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Green leafy Veggies, broccoli, carrots, peaches, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, cantaloupe
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Function of Vitamin A, retinol, or beta carotene
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antioxidant, healthy eyes and skin, normal growth of bone and teet, healty immune system
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Deficiency of Vitamin A
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NIGHT BLINDNESS, dry skin, xeopathalmis
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Toxicity of Vitamin A
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birth defects, hair loss, dry skin, headaches, dry mucous membranes
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What are Vitamin A requirements?
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Well Balanced Diet, 1 mg of retinol a day
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Vitamin D has D2 and D3. D2 is aka _____ and D3 is aka ____
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ergocalciferol formed in plants
cholecalciferol formed from cholesterol in skin |
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Vitamin D is considered a prohormone and it is heat stable
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true
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Functions of Vitamin D
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maintains serum calcium concentrations by: calcium and phosphorus absorption thru intestines and chemical change in kidney and liver
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source of Vitamin D
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SUNLIGHT, milk, fish liver oils, fortified milk
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Deficiency of Vitamin D
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Rickets for children, osteomalacia
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Toxicity of Vitamin D
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Kidney stones, kidney and heart damage, calcium deposits in soft tissues
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How many mcg = 20016; this is also the amount of ____you need daily
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5; choleciferol
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What are the 2 sub groups of Vitamin E?
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Toopherols and Tocotrienols
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Tocotrienols have 4 divisions what are they? Remember greek system
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alpha, beta, delta, gamma
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Functions of Vitamin E
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antioxidant, prevents hemolytic anemia in premature infants, enhances immunity, RETARD SPOILAGE in commercial food products
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Sources of Vitamin E
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veggie oils, wheat germ, nuts, green leafy veggies
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Toxicity of Vitamin E
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Relatively nontoxic; excess stored as fat, high doses enhance actionof anticoagulant meds
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Deficiency of Vitamin E
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neurological defects in children, in infant can cause anemia, edema, and skin lesions, increased RBC hemolysis
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What are the 2 subgroups of Vitamin K?
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K1-phylloquinone
K2-menaquinone |
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Where is Vitamin K absorbed from?
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Small intestine, colon
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Functions of Vitamin K
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Helps CLOT BLOOD, forms prothrombin, synthesis of bone protein
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Sources of Vitamin K
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BROCCOLI, green leafy veggies, liver, eggs, cabbage family
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Deficiency of Vitamin K
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Hemorhaging
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Toxicity of Vitamin K
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none have been observed
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Thiamin is aka
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B1
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Function of B1 Thiamin
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metab. carbs and amino acid, nerve and muscle action
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Sources B1 Thiamin
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unrefined enriched cereal, breads, etc, peas, pork, whole grain, ORGAN MEAT, dry yeast
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RDA men, women
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1.2, 1.1
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Deficiency of Thiamin B1
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BERI BERI, loss of appetite, fatigue
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Who is Thiamin B1 deficiency found in
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alcoholics, raw fish
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What is Riboflavin aka
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B2
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Functions of Riboflavin B2
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Essential for growth, metab. carb, protein, and fat, tissue maintenance, healthy eyes
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Sources of Riboflavin B2
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milk, meat, poultry, fish, enriched bread, some leafy
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Deficiency of Riboflavin B2
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cheilosis-white crack side of mouth
Glossitis-tongue inflamation Dermatitis-red patches eyestrain |
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Niacin is aka
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B3
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Functions of Niacin B3
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coenzyme in energy metab, prevents pellegra, cholesterol lowering agent
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Sources of Niacin B3
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meats, poultry, fish, peanuts, legumes
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RDA of Niacin B3
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14 mg/NE women
16 " men |
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Deficiency of Niacin B3
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appears with riboflavin deficiency, anorexia, weakness, indigestion, anxiety, pellegra
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What are the 4 D's of Pellegra
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Diarrhea, Dermatitis, Dementia, Death
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As a whole describe water soluble vitamins
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include B complex and C; dissolve in water, easily destroyed by water heat, cooking, not stored in body as much
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What are 3 sub groups of Vitamin B6
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pridoxine, pyfidoxal, pyridoxamine
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Functions of B6
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protein metab and absorption, gives energy, glucose from glycogen, tryptopan to niacin, produces insulin, hemoglobin, myelin sheath and antibodies
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Sources of B6
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BANANAS, poultry, fish, liver, kidney, potaoes, spinach; NOT refined grains
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RDA of B6
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1.3-1.5 women, 1.3-1.7 men
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What can interfere with B6?
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Oral contraceptive
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Folate/Folic Acid is aka
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B9
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Function of Folate/Folic Acid B9
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DNA synthesis, protein metab., hemoglobin formation
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B6 Deficiency
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Dermatitis, Chilosis, Glossitis, abnormal brain wave pattern, convulsions, anemia
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B6 Toxicity
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Depression, Fatigue, irritability, headaches; sensory neuropathy characteristics
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Source of Folate B9
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ORANGE JUICE, fortified cereals, STRAWBERRIES, 50-90% destroyed during food processing or preparation
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RDA of Folate B9
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400mg men and women
600 mg pregant |
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Deficiency of Folate B9
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neural tube defects (spina bifida, anencephaly), megoblasic anemia(large red blood cell), poor growth, mental confusion
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Toxicity of Folate B9
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Vitamin B12 deficiency, inactive phenytoin
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Cobalamin is aka
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B12
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Functions of Cobalamin B12
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folate metab, maintains myelin sheath (nerve covers), helps digestion, prevent pernicious anemia
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Sources of B12 Cobalamin
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ORGAN MEATS, animal food
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RDA of Cobalamin B12
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2-4 mg qday; increase during pregnancy and lactation
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Deficiency of Colbalamin B12
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Caused by congenital problems, or strict vegetarian diet; macrocytic and megoblastic anemia, prenicious anemia inadequate myelin sythesis (damages nervous system)
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Functions of Pantothenic Acid
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metab. of carbs, fat, proteins, sythesis of neurotransmitter acetycholina and steroid hormones
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Sources of Pantothenic Acid
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animal food, whole grain,
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RDA of Pantothenic Acid
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5 mg
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Deficiency of Pantothenic Acid
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natural unknown; failure of body system, tingling in feet
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Function of Biotin
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synthesis of fatty and amino acids in the intestines
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Sources of Biotin
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liver, egg yolk, soy flour, cereals, yeast, dark green veggies
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Deficiency of Biotin
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nausea, anorexia, depression, pallor, heart abnormality, INCREASE IN SERUM CHOLESTEROL
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Source of Vitamin C
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STRAWBERRY, citric fruit, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts
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Function of Vitamin C
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Collaen Synthesis, Antioxidant, Promotes Fe absorption, metab. amino acid, thyroxin, synthesis, immune system functioning
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Deficiency of Vitamin C
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Bleeding gums, see hemorrhages under skin, scurvy
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Toxicity of Vitamin C
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Diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, headache, insomnia, hot flashes, aggravation of gout symtoms
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