Fluoride & Nutrition Flashcards
Chronic exposure to systemic fluoride
fluorosis; does NOT occur w/ topical use
Recommendation for too much fluoride
milk as antidote to slow down absorption, refer to ER or poison control for additional care
Which vitamin deficiencies may arise in vegans/vegetarians
all vitamins, especially in vegans
B complex vitamins comes from meat sources
Which vitamins can cause glossitis?
B vitamins
B1, B5, B6, B9
Water soluble vitamins
vitamin B
vitamin C
Fat soluble vitamins
vitamin A
vitamin D
vitamin E
vitamin K
ADEK*
Vit A deficiency
growth failure, dryness
Vit B deficiency
dermatitis, anemia
Vit C deficiency
scurvy, delayed healing
Vit D deficiency
rickets, osteomalacia
Vit E deficiency
anemia
*deficiency and toxicity rates are low
Vit K deficiency
defective blood clotting
Calcium deficiency
rickets, osteomalacia, osteoporosis
Phosphorus deficiency
rickets, osteomalacia
Magnesium deficiency
growth failure, neuromuscular dysfunction, personality changes
Iron deficiency
fatigue, anemia
Zinc deficiency
poor healing, cleft lip or palate (retards production of organs)
Copper deficiency
anemia
Iodine deficiency
hypothyrodism, enlarged tongue in infants
