Chap 33- Nutrition & Micronutrients Flashcards

1
Q

beneficial for wound healing, although only supplied through diet and do not supply energy

A

Vitamins

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Best source of vitamins received through

A

food and veggies

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Vitamins can be either

A

fat soluble -AEDK
or
water soluble (are excreted via urine)
BC

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Concern for fat soluble vitamins?

A

Can be stored in body, concern for toxicity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

fat soluble vitamin that maintain healthy skin and vision; reduces risks for bone fracture; reduces risk for certain cancers

A

Vitamin A

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

fat soluble vitamin form in skin by exposure to UV light important for absorption of calcium

A

Vitamin D

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

fat soluble vitamin that helps maintain integrity of cell membrane; acts as antioxidant

A

Vitamin E

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

fat soluble vitamin used by liver to produce clotting factor; antidote for Coumidin

A

Vitamin K

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

vitamins not stored in body, need daily intake as excess is excreted in urine

A

Water soluble vitamins
Vitamin Bs, Folic Acid, Vitamin C

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

water soluble vitamin that plays role in formation of RBCs & synthesis of DNA & RNA * intrinsic factor produced by stomach needed for absorption*

A

Vitamin B12

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

inorganic substances found in nearly all body tissues/ fluids; help build body tissues & regulate metabolism

A

minerals

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

what is needed to absorb calcium?

A

Vitamin D

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

most abundant mineral in body important for bone & teeth formation; contraction & relaxation of <3 muscle

A

Calcium

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

mineral involved in protein synthesis; lost thru vomit & diarrhea; to be restricted w/ renal failure

A

Potassium

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

mineral thats a trace element; deficiency can lead to goiter

A

Iodine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

mineral found in bones/teeth. strengthens enamel

A

Flouride

17
Q

mineral found primarily in ECF; limit of 2.4g/day;

A

Sodium

18
Q

Sodium restriction important for following conditions

A

HTN
Heart Disease
Edema
Renal Disease
Liver Diseased
Pregnancy induced HTN

19
Q

deficiency in this mineral increases risk for HTN/ Cornoary Artery Disease. inflammation; keeps heart rhythm steady and BP normal

A

Magnesium

20
Q

mineral found in hemoglobbin that carries 02 from lungs to tissue

A

Iron

21
Q

S&S of iron deficiency anemia

A

Excess fatigue
lethargy
Poor resistance to infection