Multivitamin

Obesity is a growing concern — both figuratively and literally — in America today. More than 35.7% of adults and 16.9% of children in the United States are classified as obese. Obesity is defined as having above a certain percentage of body fat, depending on the individual’s gender and age. Body fat above 32% for women, 25% for men, 30% for girls, and 25% for boys is considered obese. Deaths from several health issues such as cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, and most cancers are…

pantothenic acid as well. CoA, or acyl carrier protein (ACP), is the form of the vitamin in most foods. In supplements, pantothenic acid's derivative, pantothenol, is the typical form of the vitamin. Calcium pantothenate is another form used in multivitamin…

benefits for the body? And what food sources containing vitamin B? Types Of Vitamins B Vitamin B has 8 types, namely vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, and B12. This vitamin deficiency can cause a variety of diseases. That is why the various many multivitamins that exist include variations of some type of B vitamin called…

picking what he'd like to eat for lunch or dinner. He loves grilled cheese, like most children, but will almost always choose vegetables or fruits as a snack. Additionally, he is quick to remind his mother every morning that he needs to take his multivitamins to stay healthy. Physical skills Jaxon has a lot of energy. He loves running around with friends and his siblings, and he loves playing soccer. Family…

CC (chief compliant): JID is a 27 year-old African American male who presents for a history and physical examination. He presents with complaints of nasal drainage and a nonproductive cough. He states “I have had a runny nose and cough for the last past 2 weeks”. HPI: Onset: Runny nose and non productive cough that began 2 weeks. Location: Nose: nasal drainage chest: nonproductive cough Duration: Nasal drainage continuous throughout the day. Coughing throughout the day and increases…

1. The Five Bite Diet 2. Anyone who is wanting to lose weight and gain control over their eating. Fad diets are marketed more towards middle aged women but many people try these different types of diets. It was first designed for those that were extremely overweight (100 pounds or more to lose), that thought the only option they had was weight loss surgery. 3. I first heard about this diet on the Dr. Oz show. He had the creator of this fad diet on and interviewed him. He explained how he came up…

tract. Caution needs to be used for patients with gout due to potential increase in concentrations of uric acid. 3 Look alike/Sound Alike: None. Drug-Drug Interactions: Drug Class Description Iron Salts May decrease the absorption of iron salts3 Multivitamins/Minerals May decrease serum concentration of multivitamins3 Efficacy/Clinical Trial: One clinical trial of Creon was aimed to test the efficacy and safety of Creon in patients with chronic pancreatitis and a resulting pancreatic exocrine…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological behavioral problem characterized by inappropriate degrees of impulsiveness, hyperactivity, and attention deficit.1 “It is one of the most common behavioral disorders in children, affecting 3-7% of school-aged children.”2 Children with this disorder often struggle in school due to difficulties focusing, listening, following instructions, and processing information. As the individual…

CC Mr. Gobbi is a 42-year-old male here today with complaints of left shoulder pain as well as to follow up on his coccyx pain. HPI The patient first complained of coccyx pain back in the spring of 2014. He was being active with his kids and fell right onto his coccyx while using a pillowcase to slide down the stairs. He was given an order for an x-ray at that time. Follow up a couple months later, he reported that his pain was better. He chose not to the x-ray. He tells me he is still…

In the developing health conscious society, nutritional supplements have a transcending presence in American lives. Made for more than just nutrient deficient populations, supplements have expanded into various aspects of society like sports nutrition. Although they are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, many claims made in regard to supplements advertise beneficial and almost magical consequences. However, supplements come at a cost, and one might wonder whether or not there are…