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acetaldehyde
colorless volatile liquid aldehyde - ethenal
anemia
deficiency of red blood cells/hemoglobin
antioxidant
inhibits oxidization (vitamin C or E) - removes damaging oxidation elements
ascorbic acid
A vitamin - citrus fruits/vegetables - essential for connective tissue
BeriBeri
disease - inflammation of nerves/heart failure
vitamin B1 (thiamin) deficient
B-complex
water soluble group of vitamins
bioavailability
portion of drug - enters circulation when introduced to body.
active effect
blood-brain barrier
filtering mechanism of capillaries - blocks substances
cirrhosis
liver disease - degeneration of cells, inflammation, fibrous thickening of tissue
results from alcoholism/hepatitis
coenzyme
nonprotein compound necessary for enzyme function
collagen
main structural protein in animal connective tissue - yielding gelatin boil.
ethanol
ethyl alcohol
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)
congenital
fetus
unattached offspring
water soluble vitamins
most absorbed in small intestine
dissolves in water
bioavailability (absorption) influenced by - nutritional status, nutrients and substances in food, medications, age, illness
Choline - circulated from GI tract in lymph
B-Vitamin Complex Acronym
The Romans Never Painted Pyramids Before College.
=
Thiamin. Riboflavin. Niacin. Patothenic acid. Pyridoxine. Biotin. Cobalamin
B1 - Thiamin
FUNCTION: coenzyme, energy metabolism, nerve function, DNA and RNA synthesis
FOOD SOURCES: whole grain, legumes, tuna, enriched grains, pork, fruits
DEFICIENCY: beriberi
TOXICITY: no
B2 - Riboflavin
FUNCTIONS: electron carrier, vitamin formation, energy metabolism
FOOD SOURCE: liver, mushrooms, fortified cereals, spinach, dairy products, tomatoes
DEFICIENCY: Ariboflavinosis (muscle weakness, sore lips, inflamed tounge)
TOXICITY: no
B3 - Niacin
FUNCTIONS: electron carrier, protein synthesis, DNA replication and maintenance, energy metabolism.
FOOD SOURCES: fish, fortified cereals, broccoli, mushrooms, liver, yogurt
DEFICIENCY: pellagra (skin irritation, worsened by light, 4 d's - dermatitis, dementia, diaharrhea, death. )
TOXICITY: yes

can lower cardiovascular disease
B5 - Pantothenic Acid
FUNCTIONS: energy metabolism, heme and lipid synthesis
FOOD SOURCES: fish, broccoli, liver, fortified cereals, mushrooms, turkey, yogurt
DEFICIENCY: burning feet syndrome
TOXICITY: no

circulated in blood and metabolized then transported to rest of body.
B6 - Pyridoxine
FUNCTIONS: coenzyme in amino acid metabolism, heme synthesis, synthesis of neurotransmitters, critical for metabolism
FOOD SOURCES: fish, garbanzo beans, yogurt, fortified cereals, meat, broccoli, banana, liver
DEFICIENCY: small, pale red blood cells (microcytic, hypochronic anemia)
TOXICITY: neurological problems

circulated in blood to liver
B9 - Biotin
FUNCTIONS: energy metabolism, synthesis of fatty acid
FOOD SOURCES: peanuts, egg yolk, almonds, carrots, mushrooms, bananas, tomato
DEFICIENCY: depression, skin irritation, loss of muscle control
TOXICITY: no
Folate (folic acid)
FUNCTIONS: coenzyme, single carbon transfer, normal development; cell division and protein synthesis
FOOD SOURCES: fortified foods, spinach, garbanzo beans, oranges, legumes
DEFICIENCY: macrocytic anemia (red blood cells are enlarged and immature)
Defective neural tube development (spina bifida) - 1/2000 kids - Neural tube doesn't close all the way and is exposed
TOXICITY: no

folic acid is more easily absorbed than naturally occurring folate in foods
B12 - Cobalamin
FUNCTIONS: coupled reaction with folate - homocysteine metabolism and energy metabolism
FOOD SOURCES: fortified foods, fish, beef, dairy, shellfish
DEFICIENCY: pernicious anemia (autoimmune disease antibodies destroy stomach muscles)
TOXICITY: no

must be cleaved before absorption proteins removal in stomach, then bond to R protein and intrinsic factor, once absorbed - bound to transcobacamin, circulates to liver in blood.
Vitamin C - Ascorbic Acid
HISTORY: 250 years - scurvy killed sailors. 1746 - James Lind - citrus fruits
FUNCTIONS: antioxidant - protects cells from free radicals, helps prevent oxidation of ions. Cofactor - in collagen formation, neurotransmitter and hormone production. Stress - produced vitamin C in adrenal glands
Absorption - small intestine
Enhances - iron, copper, chromium bioavalibility
prevent/cure - cold, cancer, heart disease, cataracts
FOOD SOURCES: fruits - strawberries, kiwis, oranges. Vegetables - peppers, tomato, potato, broccoli
DEFICIENCY: scurvy (bleeding gums, bruising, poor healing, irritation)
TOXICITY: gastrointestinal problems
WATER SOLUBLE VITAMINS
general characteristics
VITAMINS IN FOOD: attached to a protein; may be destroyed during cooking or during storage
ABSORPTION: mostly in small intestine; diffusion or active transport; altered bioavailability
CIRCULATION: in blood stream - 1st stop is liver
EXCRETION: for most B vitamins the kidneys filter out excess which is excreted in urine
TOXICITY: minimal effect, some exist
FUNCTION: B vitamins are coenzymes in energy metabolism and other functions; vitamin C acts as antioxidant
Overview of vitamins
essential for good health, organic molecules, individual units, regulate body processes, micronutrients, solubility - fat or water
hemoglobin
red protein responsible for transporting oxygen in blood of vertebra
intrinsic factor
substance secreted by stomach - enables body to absorb vitamin B12
micronutrient
chemical element - trace amounts for normal growth glycoprotein
neural tube
hollow tube - brain and spinal cord form for normal function of nervous system
pellagra
niacin deficiency - skin irritation, worsened by light, 4 d's: dermatitis, dementia, diaharrhea, death.
rough red skin patches that turn dark
free radical
uncharged molecule - unpaired valence electron
scurvy
vitamin C deficiency - swollen bleeding gums
spina bifida
spinal cord and meninges are exposed through gap in backbone paralysis. neural tube doesn't close all the way so its exposed.
Are vitamins ORGANIC molecules or INORGANIC molecules?
why are they defined this way?
ORGANIC - structure is organic
Vitamins are metabolized in the body like carbohydrates.
TRUE OR FALSE? explain.
FALSE - circulates through blood stream

TRUE - during digestions carbs undergo chemical transformations as they move through the GI tract. Cholin only vitamin circulated away from GI tract through. In carbs, like vitamins, enzymes used and bonds are broken. Carbs are broken to monosaccharides and vitamins are broken from proteins to essential form. Like some carbs, nearly all vitamins are absorbed in small intestines.
How should food be stored in order to maintain vitamin content??
keeping them fresh and refrigerated - avoid light
How should foods be cooked in order to maintain vitamin content?
steaming and microwave - no baking soda, avoid soaking, cook large pieces
Which vitamins are water soluble?
9-essential -
B1 (thiamin)
B2 (riboflavin)
B3 (niacin)
B5 (pantothenic acid)
B6 (pyridoxine)
B7 (biotin)
B12 (cobalamin)
folate (folic acid)
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
what does "bioavailable" mean?
ability to be absorbed by a living organism - absorbed by blood or lymph system
what type of things may affect bioavailability of a vitamin?
physical properties, other nutrients and substances in food, medication, age, illness
When water soluble vitamins are taken in doses higher than the RDA what happens to the excess?
excreted - urine/feces/sweat, ect.
What is the main function of B vitamins?
coenzymes in energy metabolism
In the United States what subset of population may suffer from ariboflavinosis?
alcoholics consuming poor diets and people with diseases that interfere with riboflavin utilization -thyroid disease
Which B vitamin is required for fatty acid synthesis?
B7 - biotin
Which B vitamins lead to toxicity if taken in large doses?
pyridoxine - B6, Niacin - B3, vitamin C
A deficiency of vitamin B6 results in poorly formed red blood cells that are inefficient carriers of oxygen. why my this leave an individual feeling fatigued?
inability to produce ATP - required for energy
(B1) Thiamin deficiency =
beriberi
Pellagra is a vitamin deficiency disorder resulting from lack of what?
niacin (B3)
where is most of the energy (ATP) stored in the body?
mitochondria
which nutrients supply energy to the body?
carbs, lipids, proteins
if you are diagnosed with marcrocytic anemia how are your red blood cells different from regular red blood cells? which vitamin deficiency is associated with this disorder?
Folate deficient
large immature red blood cells
How is macrocytic anemia different from microcytic anemia?
microcytic: small pale red blood cells

macrocytic: large, immature red blood cells
Which B vitamin is not associated with energy metabolism?
pyridoxine (B6) and Folate and B12
What does neural tube develop into?
into spine - neural tube defect - spina bifida (infants)
which B vitamin can only be made by bacteria and fungi?
B12
why might vegans be susceptible to a deficiency of vitamin B12?
vegans don't eat food that potentially becomes living. B12 dietary products = shellfish, meat, fish, dairy
what is the function of B vitamins in energy metabolism?
coenzyme
Why is there little or no toxicity found with water soluble vitamins?
body doesn't actively store them - they're excreted.
What are free radicals? why is it bad to have lots of free radicals in the body?
Free radicals - highly reactive molecules with an unequal balance of charges - cellular metabolism.
excessive free radicals cause destruction to cell membranes, DNA, and proteins.
how do antioxidants function? water soluble antioxidant example?
antioxidants readily give up electrons (and hydrogen ions) to other substances
ex: vitamin C
Why should women who are trying to become pregnant pay attention to mineral and vitamin intake?
critical development of fetus - body must be at acceptable levels in vitamins and minerals for healthy growth of fetus while still protecting parent.
How can an individual obtain their RDA for vitamin C from dietary sources?
Fruits (especially strawberries, oranges, kiwis)
veggies (especially peppers, broccoli, potatoes, tomatoes)
what are the consequences of habitual alcohol use?
mouth and esophageal cancer, damage of heart muscle, increased risk of alcoholic cardiomyopathy, fat accumulation of liver, impedes flow of blood through liver, damange of pancrease, pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer
what is the connection between alcohol use and vitamin deficiency?
impaired absorption, increased urinary loss, altered metabolism, reduced storage, decreased conversion from specific vitamin's active forms.
fatty liver, fibrosis, cirrhosis - what are these conditions and how do you lower your risk of having this type of tissue damage?
Fatty liver = build up of fatty acids
Fibrosis = liver cells die and form scar tissue
cirrhosis = extensive damage to liver; non reversible
Vitamin A: Retinoids
3 Active Forms
RETINOL - reproduction and bones - can be synthesized from retinal - most biologically active form
RETINAL - vision - converted to retinoic acid
RETINOIC ACID - regulates growth
CARTINOIDS - some can be converted to vitamin A: Beta-carotene (heat/processing increases bioavailability), lycopene and lutein (vitamin A) - can't be converted
Vitamin A - Retinoids
SOURCES: animal - liver, milk, herring. plants (cartinoids): red/yellow/orange fruits. dark green leafy vegetables
FUNCTIONS: cell differentiation - epithelial
antioxidants, reproduction, bone growth, rhodopsin (for vision), health of cornea, produces lympocytes
DEFICIENCY: prevalent in alcoholics, eyes - difficult to drive in dark, epithelial tissues, immune system, hyperkeratosis, VADD (deficiency causes blindness, cornea damage, xerophthalm)
TOXICITY: birth defects, liver damange, osteoporosis, hypervitaminosis A, hypercartonemia

vitamin A cartenoids taken by Adipose muscle and eye tissue - leftover delivered to liver as chylomicron
Additional metabolism/packaging - lipoprotein and retinol

orange skin = cartenoids in subcutaneous fat
Vitamin D - Calciferol - sunshine vitamin
conditionally essential, made from cholesterol, functions as a hormone.
FUNCTIONS: calcium concentrations in blood (muscle contractions, conduction of nerve impulses, blood pressure regulations), calcium balance in blood (low blood calcium concentration leads to increased vitamin D activation in kidneys : increased calcium absorption in small intestine, decreased excretion in kidneys, increase calcium resorption in bones), bone health, gene expression, differentiation
-must be metabolized in liver and kidneys
-helps maintain calcium homeostasis in blood, small intestine, kidney, bones
DEFICIENCY: Rickets - bone mineralization deforms bones in legs of children - bowed bones cant support weight. osteomalacia: soft and weak bones, osteoporosis: chronic disease
Vitamin E - Alpha-tocopherol
FUNCTIONS: antioxidant (cell membranes, reduces free radicals, stabilizes, eye health, prevents cataracts)
SOURCES: Plants (vegetable oils, nuts, fortified cereals, seeds)
DEFICIENCIES: rare - neuromuscular dysfunctions, hemolytic anemia - red blood cells weak and rupture
TOXICITIES: rare - interferes with blood clotting.

Absorption - small intestine - bile and micelles - excess to adipose tissue
Vitamin K
FUNCTION: blood clotting, bone formation
SOURCES: leafy greens, fish, legumes, milk, fortified cereals, intestinal bacteria

Absorbed in small intestine by micelles
menadione: produced commercially
DEFICIENCIES: poor fat absorption, drug interaction, newborns VKDB bleeding
TOXICITIES: rare - excreted from body
Accutane
isotretinon - 1st as chemo. reduces sebum 85-90%
adipose tissue
stores fat, energy source, connective tissue
alpha-tocopherol
vitamin E - series of organic compounds
blood clot
semisolid mass of coagulated red and white blood cells
annatto
natural vegetable die
bone matrix
fundamental functional unit of compact bone
calcitonin
thyroid hormone lowers calcium in blood plasma and inhibits resorption of bone
carotenoids
organic pigments - chlor and chromo plasts. unsaturated.
epithelial tissues
membranous tissue. covers organs
fat soluble vitamins
dissolve and dietary of body fat (A,D,E,K) metabolized and stored as fats. only absorbed through small intestine in presence of fat.
fibrinogen
protein in plasma - converts to fibrin when blood clots
organic molecule
from living thing. contains carbon
osteoblast
bone forming cell
osteoclast
breakdown and reabsorption of bone
vitamin K deficiency bleeding (vkdb)
newborn bleeding problem hemorragic disease. low levels of vitamin K - essential for blood clotting
Choline - "new essential nutrient"
FUNCTION: synthesize neurotransmitter and phospholipids
FOOD SOURCE: egg, poultry, liver, fish
DEFICIENCY: adult liver damage
Absorbed in small intestine
may be required for pregnant women
what vitamins are fat soluble?
A D E K
what happens to fat soluble vitamins during cooking?
loss of vitamins, all by vitamin D is destroyed by heat/light
how are fat soluble vitamins circulated in body? how does that compare to water soluble vitamins?
fat soluble - circulated into lymph system 1st then to bloodstream
water soluble - circulate in bloodstream but 1st stop is liver
which vitamins are more likely to build toxic levels in the body with supplement use?
vitamin D (hypercalcemia)
vitamin A (birth defects, liver damage, osteoporosis, hypercartonemia), vitamin E
how does vitamin A support vision?
it makes rhodopsin which is needed for vision, maintains health of cornea, improves eyesight, supports rods and cones in eyes, vision restoration after exposure to bright light, night vision
what retinoid cannot be converted to another form?
retinoic acid
what retinoid is associated with vision?
retinal
What do plants produce that has vitamin A activity?
cartenoids
which cells in the eye are associated with night vision?
rods
how does lack of vitamin A cause "night blindness"
not enough retinal to produce rhodopsin
what is the difference between cis-retinal and trans-retinal? where have you previously met these versions of molecules?
Cis-retinal makes up rhodopsin. Trans-retinal: cis-retinal converts to this when light strikes the rhodopsin.
previously met with fatty acids.
individuals prescribed accutane - why do they have to have blood tests to test for liver function?
monitor fat in liver - prevent liver damage
which vitamin can be made from cholesterol when the skin is exposed to sun?
vitamin D (calciferol)
what is the main function of vitamin D?
calcium concentration in blood, muscle contraction conduction of nerve impulses. regulates blood pressure, calcium homeostasis, bone health, cell differentiation
if blood calcium levels are low then what steps can the body take to increase levels of circulating calcium?
increase vitamin D activation in kidneys
what is hypercalcemia?
calcium levels in blood rises. can result in the deposit of calcium in soft tissues associated with organs like heart and lungs, and can affect function of the central nervous system.
Osteomalacia and osteoporosis can result from a deficiency of vitamin D. how are these two disorders different?
Osteomalacia - bone mineralization that causes bone to become soft and weak
Osteoporosis - demineralization of previously healthy bone, chronic disease
what vitamins have antioxidant properties?
A, C, E
What is the relationship between free radicals and antioxidants?
free radicals destruct cell membranes
antioxidants prevent the destruction of cell membranes
A deficiency of vitamin E may lead to a condition called hemolytic anemia. what is this disorder? what role does vitamin E take in order to prevent it?
Hemolytic Anemia - Decreased ability of the blood to carry oxygen and carbon dioxide due to rupture of red blood cells.
Vitamin E protects red blood cell membranes from oxidative damage
What must be present for blood clots to form?
vitamin K and mineral calcium
which fat soluble vitamin is produced by intestinal bacteria?
vitamin K
which fat soluble is most excreted from body when in excess?
K
would bleed to death without this vitamin
K
How does the general function of water-soluble vitamins compare to fat-soluble vitamins?
Water-soluble: B vitamins - coenzymes in energy metabolism and other functions. Vitamin C acts as antioxidant.
Fat soluble - function in various physiological functions - growth, reproduction, blood clotting, bone health. Vitamin E- antioxidant
How does the absorption of fat-soluble differ from water-soluble?
Fat-soluble: require bile and micelles, lipids and chylomicrons.
water-soluble: absorbed through diffusion/active transport and bioavailability is altered.
-both main absorb in small intestine
can you be vitamin A deficient?
vision becomes weaker at night, rhodopsin recovery is weaker, decrease in immune system
What are the main functions of Vitamins D, E, K?
D: calcium homeostasis, bone health, cell differentiation
E: antioxidant, cell membranes, eye health, heart health
K: coenzyme, blood clotting, bone and teeth health
which vitamins are required for good bone health?
A, D, K
which vitamins are required for good blood health?
K
Which foods are good sources of vitamins A, D, E, K?
A: liver, pumpkin, sweet potato, carrot
D: fish, mushrooms, fortified milk, cereals
E: tomatoes, nuts, seeds, spinach, fortified cereals
K: kale, spinach, broccoli, brussel sprouts
excess vitamin K is excreted from body - unusual for fat soluble vitamin
reduces risk of toxicity
which fat soluble vitamin will you find mostly in adipose cells and cell membranes?
A and E
General characteristics of Fat soluble vitamins
VITAMINS IN FOOD: easily destroyed by heat/light except for vitamin D
ABSORPTION: packaged with other lipids into chylomicrons
CIRCULATION: into lymph system first then to bloodstream
EXCRETION: tend to remain in liver and adipose tissue
TOXICITY: may be reached with vitamin supplements
FUNCTIONS: various physiological functions of body
common additive to prevent separation of oil from mixture?
lecithin
prevents apple from turning brown when cut surface is exposed to oxygen?
lemon juice
prevents growth of bacteria
sugar
prevent the growth of mold on bread and bakery items
calcium propionate
natural food color used to create shades of yellow and orange
annatto
flavor produced from plant extracts
vanilla
A substance that may be detected in food that was not intentionally added to it during processing ?
antibiotic
the majority of reported cases of food borne illness are caused by ?
bacteria
Temperatures that support the growth of bacteria ?
120
60
90
women who are pregnant need to exercise caution when consuming hot dogs and soft cheeses made with raw milk to avoid exposure to what that could be harmful to fetus?
listeria
a vitamin deficiency or the other extreme, vitamin toxicity, of what vitamin may affect bone health?
vitamin D
what foods are good sources of cartenoids?
red peppers
which organs filter vitamins from blood and excrete them from body?
kidneys
which fat soluble vitamin can be made in human body from a form of cholesterol?
vitamin D
what vitamin protects cell membranes with antioxidant activity?
vitamin E
vitamin - conversion of inactive blood clotting factors to an active form?
vitamin K
what vitamin supports the development of lymphocytes (white blood cells)?
vitamin A
what vitamin supports vision?
vitamin A
mineral - salt water fish and sea vegetables are good dietary sources ?
iodine
mineral -positively charged ion found inside cells
potassium
the most abundant mineral found in body?
calcium
component of cell membranes - mineral?
phosphorus
electrolytes, for example sodium ions and potassium ions, are involved in what functions?
regulation of fluid balance
conduction of nerve impulse
muscle contraction
in a hypothetical situation: interstitial fluid outside of cell contains 20% of sodium ions and the intracellular fluid inside of the cell contains 30% sodium ions. which direction will water move as the solution try to reach equillibrium?
water will move into cel
20 year old mandy consumes one cup of non fat milk with 250mg of calcium. to meet her AI for calcium, mandy needs to consume food containing how much more calcium?
750 mg
minerals that support good bone health?
magnesium, phosphorus, calcium
NOT - potassium
increased consumption of what mineral may lead to increased blood pressure for some individuals?
sodium chloride
major minerals?
sodium, calcium, potassium
NOT - zinc
when you steam broccoli with small amount of water, which of the following vitamins is least likely to be lost to the cooking water?
vitamin A
thiamin (B1) deficiency?
beriberi
vitamin C deficiency?
scurvy
niacin (B3) deficiency?
pellagra
How do antioxidants function?
donating electrons from free radicals
water soluble vitamins involved in energy metabolism:
niacin (B3), thiamin (B1), cobalamin (B12)
NOT - folate
most common unit of measure for vitamins?
milligrams and micrograms