Clinical Nutrition Flashcards
What are the water soluble vitamins?
B vitamins (Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, Folate, Cobalamin) Vitamin C
What are the fat soluble vitamins?
Vitamins A, D, E, K,
Vitamin C is required to produce ____.
collagen
What role do vitamins play in increase energy levels?
Vitamins don’t directly increase energy levels but may have an impact on energy by enhancing metabolism of fats/proteins/carbs.
What two common medications deplete Riboflavin?
antibiotics, birth control
There are two types of people you should be suspect of a biotin deficiency, who are they?
Alcoholics and those with inflammatory bowel disorders.
What is megaloblastic anemia?
Anemia characterized by enlargement of red blood cells. This occurs when DNA synthesis is impaired, which allows continued growth of cells without division.
B12 is obtained from what food sources?
Animal products
Almost every American is deficient in _________.
B12
What glands contain more vitamin C than any other organ?
adrenals
Describe the difference between primary and secondary deficiency.
Primary deficiency is caused by a lack of the nutrient in the diet. Secondary deficiency is caused by increased depletion or decreased absorption due to an organic cause (disease), lifestyle factor (alcoholism, smoking) or medication.
If a client came to you that drinks regularly, is currently taking Lasix and complaining of eye twitching what vitamin deficiency would you suspect?
Thiamine
When would you consider supplementing with pantothenic acid?
In people suffering from chronic stress, adrenal fatigue, chronic fatigue, acne, arthritis, Parkinson’s, or peripheral polyneuropathy. Pantothenic acid may also be beneficial for athletes.
Describe the importance of B12 in neurologic function.
Because B12 plays a role in DNA synthesis, it is essential for the formation of all cells within the body, including myelin sheaths around nerve cells and the production of neurotransmitters.
What are the 4D’s and what vitamin deficiency is it associated with?
Niacin deficiency:
Diarrhea
Dermatitis
Dementia
Death
What are the symptoms of a pyridoxine deficiency?
sebborheic dermatitis glossitis angular chelitis conjunctivitis rashes in body folds intense drowsiness confusion neuropathy
What vitamin deficiency is associated with these symptoms?
sebborheic dermatitis, glossitis, angular chelitis, conjunctivitis, rashes in body folds, intense, drowsiness, confusion, neuropathy
Pyridoxine (B6)
What are three good food sources of Thiamine?
- pork
- acorn squash
- watermelon
- fresh orange juice
- cooked green peas
- beans
- corn
What are three good food sources of Riboflavin?
- beef liver
- oysters
- yogurt
- raw mushrooms
- spinach
- milk
- boiled eggs
- steak
- feta cheese
- ham
What are three good food sources of Niacin?
- tuna
- roasted chicken
- peanuts
- salmon
- turkey
- ground beef
- raw mushrooms
- lean steak
- beef liver
- cod
- potato
- halibut
What are three good food sources of Pantothenic Acid?
- sunflower seeds
- beef liver
- raw mushroom
- plain yogurt
- acorn squash
- peanuts
- milk
- chicken breast
- broccoli
- baked potato
- legumes
- eggs