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vitamins
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organic substances needed by body for metabolism, growth, and maintenance
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fat soluble vitamins
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Vitamins A,D,E,K
*these are stored by liver in the body and do not need to be replenished daily they are dissolved in lipids |
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water soluble vitamins
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*vitamins that are not stored in the body & must be replaced each day. Eliminated in urine
Vitamin Bs & C |
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VITAMIN A
-night vision-nyctalopia(loss) protection of epithelial tissue-mucous membrane infection |
SOURCES- green leafy vegs, yellow vegs,liver, kidneys, milk, butter, cheese, fish
CAROTENE-yellow pigment in vegs is better source than retinol which animal source(animal ate vege) |
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Vitamin D
absorption of calcium & phosforous-rickets,bow legs, decalcification of skeleton, osteomalcia,osteoporosis |
sources- SUNLIGHT, meat, eggs
margarine and milk are fortified with Vit D |
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Vitamin E
red blood cell production aging Protects Vit A rarely deficiency issues *food alone can't provide a beneficial am't - supplements helpful |
sources-salad oil, shortening, tomatoes, peas, liver, eggs, mayo
RDA recommends 10-30 mg=1 tbs |
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Vitamin K
blood clotting prothrombin- bleeding disorders |
sources-green leafy vegs, veg oil, liver, muscle meat, egg yolk
synthesized by normal intestinal bacteria antagonist-coumadin found on every crash cart |
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VITAMIN C-ascorbic acid
development of collagen RBC formation absorption of iron- scurvy,spontaneous bleeding under skin and bleeding gums, inability to resist infection |
sources- citrus fruits, tomatoes, green leafy vegs, broccoli, rose hips, (potaoes, turnips both less than citrus)OJ 80 potatoe 20
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THIAMINE B1
normal growth and development-loss of appetite, fatigue, constipation, BeriBeri-degeneration of muscle |
sources- milk, eggs, breads, legumes and pork
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Ribolfavin B2
helps metabolize protein- Cheilosis-inflammation of lips and tongue |
sources- milk, mos meat, eggs and fish
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Niacin B3
energy metabolism and synthesis of fatty acids- Pellagra-scaly sores, mental symptoms |
sources- whole grains, breads, cereals, meat
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Folic acid
prevents anemia- lack of -impaired cell division |
sources-leafy green vegs and liver
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B12
RBC production, DNA with folic acid cobalamin, cyanocobalamin- lack of -pernicious anemia |
extrinsic factor- food sources
intrinsic factor- gastric juice, HCL aids in absorption of B12 |
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Minerals
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contribute to growth and maintenance of health
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Trace Mineral
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less than 100mgs daily required
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Essential Mineral
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more 100mg required daily
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Calcium-
rigidity to bones, resistance to tooth decay, muscle tone, nerve transmission, - lack of osteoporosis, osteomalicia, blood clots, irritablitity |
sources- milk, fortified OJ
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Phosphorous
acid base balance, bones and teeth- Rickets |
sources- meat, milk, cheese, eggs
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Iron
hemaglobin-lack of iron deficient anemia |
green leafy, meats, almonds, eggs, dry fruit
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Iodine
thyrozine(thyroid gland) metabolism rate- lack of- goiter |
sources-vegetables, fish, iodized salt
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Flouride
tooth decay |
fortified in water
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