1- Nutrition Flashcards
What function to provide energy, promote muscle growth/ repair, and support cell function?
Macronutrients
What is the primary fuel source?
Carbohydrates
What is the primary digestive enzyme of carbohydrates?
Amylase
What is the primary digestive enzyme for protein?
Protease
What is the primary digestive enzyme of fat?
Lipase
What function to support cellular metabolic processes, biochemical reactions, hormone function, nerve impulse propagation, and muscle function?
Micronutrients
What are the water-soluble vitamines?
B1-3, B5-6, B12, biotin, folate, vit C
What are the fat-soluble vitamines?
Vit A, D, E, K
What water-soluble vitamin binds to intrinsic factor?
B12
What water-soluble vitamin aids in iron absorption?
Vit C
What fat-soluble vitamin contributes to vision?
Vit A
What fat-soluble vitamin contributes to Ca absorption?
Vit D
What fat-soluble vitamin contributes to clotting?
Vit K
What are the components of micronutrients?
Water-soluble vitamins, fat-soluble vitamins, major minerals, trace elements
What are the macronutrients?
Carbohydrates, fats, proteins
Where are minerals absorbed?
Stomach
Where does vit B12 bind to intrinsic factor? Where is the complex absorbed?
Binds in stomach, absorbed in ileum
What are the manifestations of a thiamine deficiency?
- Beriberi (peripheral neuropathy, edema)
- Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (neurologic sequela)
What are the manifestations of a B2, B3, or B6 deficiency?
Cheilitis, angular stomatitis, glossitis
What are the manifestations of a B3 deficiency?
Pellagra (diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia)
What are the manifestations of a folate deficiency?
Macrocytic anemia
What are the manifestations of a B12 deficiency?
Macrocytic anemia, peripheral neuropathy
What are the manifestations of a vit D deficiency?
Rickets, osteomalacia
What are the manifestations of a vit A deficiency?
Night blindness, bitot’s spots, poor wound healing, dry skin
(bitot’s spots = hyperkeratinization on cornea)
What are the manifestations of a sodium deficiency?
Confusion, hypotension, tachycardia
What are the manifestations of a zinc deficiency?
Taste disturbance, impaired wound healing
What are the manifestations of an iodine deficiency?
Goiter
What are the manifestations of a calcium deficiency?
Fractures, tetany
What are the manifestations of a potassium deficiency?
Muscle cramping, fatigue, EKG w/ U-waves
What are the manifestations of an iron deficiency?
Fatigue, pallor, pale conjunctiva, pica, koilonychia
What are the manifestations of a vit C and K deficiency?
Bleeding gums, easy bruising, poor healing wounds, petechiae/ purpura
What are the manifestations of a vit E deficiency?
Sensory and motor neuropathy
What are the manifestations of a fluoride deficiency?
Tooth decay
What are the manifestations of sodium toxicity?
Edema
What are the manifestations of potassium toxicity?
Weakness, vomiting, EKG w/ peaked T-waves
What are the manifestations of niacin toxicity?
Flushing
What are the manifestations of fluoride toxicity?
Tooth discoloration
What are the manifestations of copper toxicity?
Golden-brown discoloration or iris
Folic acid is necessary during pregnancy to decrease the risk of what?
Neural tube defects
The following are nutrition recommendations for what population?
- Diet rich in fruits/ vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, variety of protein
- Folic acid
- Safe food handling/ consumption
- Safe pet care
- Avoid EtOH/ tobacco
Pregnant women
What should an infant solely be consuming in the first 4-6 months of life?
Breastmilk or formula