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Final Exam p4 Flashcards

1
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folate deficiency symptoms

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anemia, glossitis, neurological disturbances

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Thiamin deficiency symptoms

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beriberi ( edema or muscle wasting)

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B12 deficiency symptoms

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anemia, nerve damage and paralysis

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3
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what are good sources of thiamin?

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enriched whole grain products, pork

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4
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what are good sources of folate?

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legumes, vegetables, fortified grain products

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what are good sources of B12?

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foods derived from animals

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6
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what is the RDA for vitamin B12?

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2.4 micrograms per day

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7
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what is the RDA for folate?

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400 micrograms per day

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what is the UL for folate?

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1000 micrograms per day

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9
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what can folate toxicity do?

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it can mask vitamin B12

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10
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what is the relationship between folate and B12?

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Synthesis of DNA & RNA (B12 & folate together)
Regeneration of methionine

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11
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what are the symptoms of vitamin A deficiency?

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infection diseases, blindness, keratinization

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12
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what are good sources of Vitamin A?

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dark leafy greens, yellow or orange fruits and veggies, liver

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13
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what is the VitA RDA for men?

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900 micrograms per day

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14
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what is the VitA RDA for women?

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700 micrograms per day

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15
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what is the Vit A UL?

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3000 micrograms per day

16
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what is they symptoms of Vitamin A toxicity?

A

birth defects

17
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what are the symptoms of sodium deficiency?

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muscle cramps, mental apathy, loss os appetite

18
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what are the symptoms of sodium toxicity?

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edema, acute HTN

19
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what are the symptoms of chloride deficiency?

A

do not occur under normal circumstances

20
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what are the symptoms of chloride toxicity?

A

vomiting

21
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what are good sources of chloride?

A

table salt, soy sauce

22
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what are the symptoms of potassium deficiency?

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irregular heartbeat, muscular weakness, glucose intolerance

23
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what are the symptoms of potassium toxicity?

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muscular weakness, vomiting, if injected into the vein it can stop the heart

24
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what are good sources of potassium?

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all Whole Foods, meats, milks, fruits

25
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what are the symptoms of calcium deficiency?

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stunted growth in children, osteoporosis in adults

26
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what are the symptoms of calcium toxicity?

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constipation, increased risk of urinary stone formation and kidney dysfunction

27
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what are good sources of calcium?

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milk, small fish, tofu

28
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what are the symptoms of phosphorus deficiency?

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muscular weakness, bone pain

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