General Study Flashcards
What nutritional deficiencies are correlated with depression?
Folate, B6, zinc, selenium, lithium, vitamin C, omega-3s
other B vitamins as well
What type of diet is potentially a cause of depression?
High-glycemic
People with generalized inflammatory syndromes (acute viral infections, rheumatoid arthritis, insulin resistance) have higher rates of ________ than the general population.
depression
When seeing a client with depression, you should screen for what two conditions?
hypothyroidism, dysbiosis
Elevated cortisol results in less ______ delivered to the brain, which results in less _______
tryptophan, serotonin
How does B6 contribute to depression
It is essential in the manufactor of all monoamines.
Alcoholism puts one at risk for what nutrient deficiencies?
B-vitamins, vitamin C
Someone with involuntary eye movement, unequal pupils, confusion, and memory loss may be suffering from what nutrient deficiency?
Thiamine
Wernicke‐Korsakoff Psychosis
Someone suffering from fatigue, tingling/numbness in hands/feet, sleep disturbance, memory loss, loss of muscle function, and involuntary eye movements might be suffering from what nutritional deficiency?
Thiamine
dry beriberi
Someone with peripheral edema, swelling in both legs, shortness of breath upon exertion, and coughing at night may be suffering from what nutrient deficiency?
thiamine
wet beriberi
Always supplement with ______ for clients with congestive heart failure, alzheimers, MS, or kidney disease.
Thiamine
Consider supplementing with ___________ when a client shows signs of a low-nutrient diet and is also suffering from depression, poor memory, or diabetes.
Thiamine
_____ deficiency is typically accompanied by deficiencies of B6, Niacin, and Thiamine
Riboflavin
Cracked and red lips with inflammation of the mouth/tongue and sore throat are signs of what nutritional deficiency?
Riboflavin
Niacin deficiency is also called _______
pellagra
Diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, death describes the progression of what nutritional deficiency?
niacin
What vitamin is helpful in lowering cholesterol and improving circulation?
Niacin
Who is most prone to a B6 deficiency?
Elderly people
alcoholics
those with liver disease, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, HIV
Seborrhoeic dermatitis is a symptom of what nutritional deficiency?
Pyridoxine (B6)
A symptom pattern containing glossitis, angular cheillitis, rashes in body folds, intense drowsiness, and confusion likely points to what nutritional deficiency?
Pyridoxine (B6)
Irritability, insomnia, muscle weakness, and anemia are all correlated with what nutritional deficiency?
Pyridoxine (B6)
What are risk factors for biotin deficiency?
IBD, alcoholism, long-term use of antibiotics or Dilantin
Megaloblastic anemia is commonly caused by what nutritional deficiencies?
Folate/B12
What are common causes of folate deficiency?
alcoholism, deficient intake, increased needs (pregnancy, infancy, cirrhosis), malabsorption
Painful tingling in hands and feet, weakness, fatigue, loss of coordination, and mental status changes are indicative of what condition?
Megaloblastic anemia
Most vitamin B12 deficiencies are caused by _____?
inadequate absorption due to dysbiosis/inflammation/low stomach acid/excessive alcohol consumption
Chronic fatigue, tingling/numbness in fingers/toes, electrical shocks, depression, migraines, memory loss, mental sluggishness are all symptoms of what nutritional deficiency?
B12
What are some diseases associated with B12 deficiency?
MS, dementia, alzeimer’s, IBD, CV disease, infertility, cancer, autoimmunity
Night blindness, light sensitivity, chronically dry eyes, dry/rough skin, slow wound healing, reduction in the ability to taste/hear/smell, reduced resistance to respiratory infections. What nutritional deficiency does this describe?
Vitamin A
Processed foods contain more of one mineral and less of another. What are these minerals?
more sodium
less potassium
Diets low in ______ contribute to the development of high blood pressure.
potassium
Cellular calcium is important for what functions?
Maintaining blood pressure, assisting in blood clotting, regulating muscle contractions, transmitting nerve impulses, secreting hormones
What mineral is essential for muscle relaxation and preventing clotting?
magnesium
Spastic muscles, nervous twitching, hypersensitivity to noises, and calcium deposits are all signs of what nutritional deficiency?
magnesium
______ deficiency interferes with vitamin D utilization, contributing to hypertension, cardiac arrhythmia, asthma, insulin resistance, osteoporosis, headaches, and more
Magnesium
Extreme fatigue, headache, cold hands and feet, pale skin and gums, brittle nails, fast heartbeat, dizziness, shortness of breath are symptoms of what nutritional deficiency
iron
Fatigue, anemia, premature greying of hair, underactivity of thyroid, nerve/muscle impairment are symptoms of what nutrient deficiency?
copper
Loss of smell, impaired immune function, hair loss, skin lesions, loss of appetite, low testosterone, dysmenorrhea, and diarrhea are symptoms of what nutritional deficiency?
zinc
If someone is complaining of fatigue, what are some common things you need to first rule out?
Anemia, side effects of medications, osteomalacia, thyroid disorders, sleep disorders, alcohol/drug abuse, autoimmune disorders, depression, malnutrition
Screen all clients with fatigue for _______, especially if they remain tired after a full night’s sleep.
Anemia
What are the major causes of iron-deficiency anemia?
inadequate intake, inadequate absorption/hypochlorhydria, increased iron loss (bleeding, cancer), increased iron requirements (pregnancy)
What test should be ordered to determine iron levels?
Ferritin
Increased MCV, MCH, and MCHC likely points to what type of anemia?
B12/Folate deficiency
In what cases would ferritin be unnaturally elevated?
acute infections, autoimmunity, hemochromatosis
If B12 levels are low even with adequate intake, screen for _____
SIBO
Generalized fatigue, bone pain, muscle atrophy and weakness are signs of what nutrient deficiency?
Vitamin D
Low energy, muscle cramping and stiffness, inflammation are signs of what nutrient deficiency?
Magnesium
Increasing _____ in the diet reliably improves fatigue.
Protein
Fatigued clients should eat ___ grams of protein per pound of body weight.
.75
What nutrient deficiency begins as symmetrical, non-radiating aches and pains in the lower back and thighs?
Vitamin D
Rule out ______ in all chronic fatigue/fibromyalgia clients.
osteomalacia
