Exam 2 Flashcards
water-soluble vitamins
B, C
fat-soluble vitamins
A, D, E, K
provitamins
consumed and activated in the body
bioavailability
rate which nutrients are absorbed and used
B vitamins coenzyme
energy metabolism
B1 (thiamin)
- function
change CHO to energy
B1 deficiency
- occurs in malnourished indi, and alcoholics
- BeriBeri disease
BeriBeri Dry vs Wet
dry- affects nrvs syst
wet - CV system, swelling
B1 destruction
prolonged cooking- breakdown CHO
B2 (riboflavin)
function
growth and RBC production
destruction of B2
UV light
B3 (Niacin) deficiency
pellagra
pellagra ( niacin b3 deficiency)
4ds- dementia, diarrhea, dermatitis, death
B5 Panthothenic
destroyed by freexing
found in chicken and beef
B6 pyridoxine
energy and protein metabolism
Folate B9 function
converts B12 to coenzyme form
synthesizes DNA and RBC
Folate recommendations
pregnant women reqiure 200ug/d more than adults 400ug/day
folate deficiency
macrocytic anemia
macrocytic anemia (folate)
megastastic anemia
folate toxicty
yes, leads to b12 deficency
folate destroyed by…
head and oxygen
B12 function
synthesiszes DNA for cell growth and nerve protection
- activates folate
B12 digestion/absotption
stomach- HCL and pepsin realised - intrinsic factor secreted,
small intestine- intrinsic factor binds with b12- illieum major b12 absorption site
Deficiency of B12
prenecious anemia- large RBC and neuro symptoms
H2O soluble Vitamins with deficiency
B1,B3,B6, folate, B12, vit C
Vitamin A function
vision, epithelial integrity, reproduction and growth, bone remodeling.
vitamin A deficiency
night blindness, keratinization
vitamin A toxicity
birth defcts, vison changes, osteoporois,
Beta- carotene
the precursor to vit A; antioxidant
vitamin D- function
-reg calcium levels
bone turnover and Ca absorption
activation of vitamin D
starts in the liver with hydroxyl group and another is added in the kidney
Vitamin D toxicity
yes- excessive Ca in blood
Vitamin E- alpha-tocopherol - function
antioxidant absorbs fat, decreases cardiovascular disease
Vitamin E deficiency
possible hemolytic anemia - unlikely
Vit E vulnerability
heat and oxygen
Vitamin K- function
coenzyme for blood clotting - bone turnover, and maintenance
vitamin k1/2
1) found in plants
2) synthesized in the gut ( small)
Vitamin K warning
in warfarin, users should watch K levels bec may counteract
Minerals
inorganic- provide no energy-
bioavailability
phytates- legumes, whole grains, seeds
Oxalates- rhubarb, spinach, chocolate, sweet potatoes.
phytates bind with…
ZINC, IRON, calcium, mang, copper.
oxalates bind with…
calcium
Major minerals
Sodium, chloride, Calcium, Potassium, phosphorus
Sodium Na+ function
fluis balance, nerve impulses, muscle contraction,
excessive Na+ leads to
edema, hypertension, strooke, chorinc heart failure, increse Ca+ loss.