Nutrition For Sbm

Front 1

3 ways Zinc acts on the immune system

Back 1

1. supports production of thymulin in thymus; stimulates production of T-cells
2. stim CD4 Tcell differentiation outside thymus (FAVORS Th1)
3. essential for Zinc-finger TFs

Front 2

5 points for Vitamin C

Back 2

1. collagen formation (stabilize epithelial barriers)
2. Anti-oxidant (protects cell membrane; protects DNA/protein by donating electron; squelches ROS in EC space; induce apoptosis in neutrophils)
3. Pro-oxidant (produce ROS in neutrophils)
4. Reduces iron to make it easier to absorb (Fe2+)
5. Necessary to convert dopamine to NE

Front 3

4 things for Vitamin D

Back 3

1. 1,25-OH Vit D is a TF regulating immune cells
2. favors Th2 by changing cytokine production
3. Macrophages can make activated ,25-OH Vit D
4. Stimulates macs, monocytes, epis to produce antimicrobial peptides

Front 4

3 things for Vitamin A

Back 4

1. retinoic acid is a TF
2. acts locally because only some cells have ALDH enzyme, which makes RA active
3. RA stimulates gut dendritic cells to activate B-cells + attract T-cells to gut

Front 5

Which vitamin stimulates IgA production in the gut?

Back 5

Vitamin A

Front 6

Supplementation of which 2 vitamins/minerals saves life in poor countries?

Back 6

Zinc + vitamin A

Front 7

Which vitamin is found only in animal products?

Back 7

B12

Front 8

What are the toxicities of Vitamin A?

Back 8

acute = nausea, vomiting, vertigo, blurred vision
chronic = alopecia, dry skin, hyperlipidemia, hepatotoxicity, HSmegaly
Teratogen = microcephaly, cleft palate, cardiac anomalies, fetal death

Front 9

How much folate should a pregnant woman take?

Back 9

600mg

Front 10

How is Vit 6 absorbed?

Back 10

passively along SI

Front 11

What vitamin is important in strengthening hair and nails?

What is the deficiency of this enzyme?

Back 11

biotin

dermatitis, alopecia, enteritis (caused by excessive ingestion of raw eggs--avidin avidly binds biotin)