Continuation of Study Guide Flashcards
Wenick-Korasakoff Syndrome is _____ deficiency
thiamin aka Vit B
Thiamin is what
Vitamin B
Vitamin B6 def leads to
weak immunity, irritability, insomnia; anemia, and dermatitis
weak immunity, irritability, insomnia; anemia, and dermatitis are signs of _____ def?
Vit B6
Folate def leads to?
anemia, convulsions
B vitamins function as _______
coenzymes
Which 3 B vitamins are associated with decreasing blood homocysteine levels-associated with blood clots?
Folate, B6, B12
Folate, B6, and B12 are associated with what
decreasing blood homocysteine levels- which high levels are associated with blood clots
2 nutrients which have the highest toxicity potential
Vit D, A, and B6 since they store in excess. A for sure. D is falling through b/c most adults are def in it… B6 is in muscles for sure
which vitamin in its biologically active form may be particularly toxic for pregnant women?
Vitamin A
The three testable DRIs (young)
Vit C, Calcium, Iron
DRI for Vit C
male –> 90mg
Female –> 75mg
Smokers add 35 mg
Too much is 2000mg
DRI for calcium
1000mg/day
DRI for iron
Male and postmenopausal female –> 8mg
Premenopausal female: 18mg
primary characteristics of anorexia nervosa
damage to body, growth ceases, impaired immune response, sluggish digestion/constipation
primary characteristics of bulimia nervosa
binge eating with purging (exercise/vomiting)
primary characteristics of compulsive overeating
binge with no purging
Underweight BMI? % of pop?
<18.5…. 5% of population
population mainly affected by anorexia and trigger for
females, perfectionist; triggered by body image/relationships
population mainly affected by bulimia and triggers for
people who are preoccupied with food; aware of consequences, ashamed, depressed
population mainly affected by compulsive eating disorder and trigger
obesity; feel out of control, depressed, guilty
EDNOS vs eating disorders
Ednos=eating orders not otherwise specified…. it is estimated that rates may be 2x as high just unreported/do not meet certain criteria for reporting
The ______ eating disorders are detected the greater the outcome
earier….duh
eating disorders that often include fear of eating in public places and can still have adverse health effects
EDNOS-Eating disorders not otherwise specified
