Chapter 1 - fat soluble vitamins + minerals + electrolytes Flashcards
unlike water soluble vitamins, FAT SOLUBLE VITS have the possibility for…
toxicity
-due to ability to be stored in body for long periods of time
who is at risk for fat soluble vitamin deficiencies?
conditions that affect the secretion of fat converting enzymes or conditions of the SMALL intestines
- cystic fibrosis
- celiac disease
- crohn’s disease
- intestinal bypass
who is at risk for toxicity of fat soluble vitamins?
clients w liver disease
-bc excess is stored in liver + adipose
vitamin A names
retinol + beta carotene
vitamin A function
- vision
- tissue strength/growth
- embryonic dvlpt
vitamin A food source
retinoids: animal food (fatty fish, egg yolks, butter, cream)
carotenoid: plants (yellow/orange fruits + veggies)
vitamin D function
aids in absorption of Calcium + Ph
-aids in bone mineralization
vitamin D deficiency/toxicity
D: RICKETS + OSTEOMALACIA
T: hyper-Ca
vitamin D food sources
- fatty fish
- eggs
- fortified products
vitamin E
antioxidant that helps preserve lung + RBC membranes
vitamin E food source
vegetable oil + certain nuts
vitamin K
assist in blood clotting + bone maintenance
-antidote for excess anticoagulants
vitamin K deficiency
increased bleeding time
vitamin K food source
carrots, eggs, dark green vegetables (spinach, broccoli, asparagus)
minerals
inorganic elements
-used at every cellular level for metabolic exchanges
