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1
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What nutritional deficiencies are correlated with depression?

A

Folate, B6, zinc, selenium, lithium, vitamin C, omega-3s

other B vitamins as well

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What type of diet is potentially a cause of depression?

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High-glycemic

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3
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People with generalized inflammatory syndromes (acute viral infections, rheumatoid arthritis, insulin resistance) have higher rates of ________ than the general population.

A

depression

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4
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When seeing a client with depression, you should screen for what two conditions?

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hypothyroidism, dysbiosis

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5
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Elevated cortisol results in less ______ delivered to the brain, which results in less _______

A

tryptophan, serotonin

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6
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How does B6 contribute to depression

A

It is essential in the manufactor of all monoamines.

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7
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Alcoholism puts one at risk for what nutrient deficiencies?

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B-vitamins, vitamin C

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8
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Someone with involuntary eye movement, unequal pupils, confusion, and memory loss may be suffering from what nutrient deficiency?

A

Thiamine

Wernicke‐Korsakoff Psychosis

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9
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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?

A

Thiamine

dry beriberi

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Someone with peripheral edema, swelling in both legs, shortness of breath upon exertion, and coughing at night may be suffering from what nutrient deficiency?

A

thiamine

wet beriberi

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11
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Always supplement with ______ for clients with congestive heart failure, alzheimers, MS, or kidney disease.

A

Thiamine

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12
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Consider supplementing with ___________ when a client shows signs of a low-nutrient diet and is also suffering from depression, poor memory, or diabetes.

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Thiamine

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13
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_____ deficiency is typically accompanied by deficiencies of B6, Niacin, and Thiamine

A

Riboflavin

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14
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Cracked and red lips with inflammation of the mouth/tongue and sore throat are signs of what nutritional deficiency?

A

Riboflavin

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15
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Niacin deficiency is also called _______

A

pellagra

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16
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Diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, death describes the progression of what nutritional deficiency?

A

niacin

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17
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What vitamin is helpful in lowering cholesterol and improving circulation?

A

Niacin

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18
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Who is most prone to a B6 deficiency?

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Elderly people
alcoholics
those with liver disease, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, HIV

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19
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Seborrhoeic dermatitis is a symptom of what nutritional deficiency?

A

Pyridoxine (B6)

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20
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A symptom pattern containing glossitis, angular cheillitis, rashes in body folds, intense drowsiness, and confusion likely points to what nutritional deficiency?

A

Pyridoxine (B6)

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21
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Irritability, insomnia, muscle weakness, and anemia are all correlated with what nutritional deficiency?

A

Pyridoxine (B6)

22
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What are risk factors for biotin deficiency?

A

IBD, alcoholism, long-term use of antibiotics or Dilantin

23
Q

Megaloblastic anemia is commonly caused by what nutritional deficiencies?

A

Folate/B12

24
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What are common causes of folate deficiency?

A

alcoholism, deficient intake, increased needs (pregnancy, infancy, cirrhosis), malabsorption

25
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Painful tingling in hands and feet, weakness, fatigue, loss of coordination, and mental status changes are indicative of what condition?

A

Megaloblastic anemia

26
Q

Most vitamin B12 deficiencies are caused by _____?

A

inadequate absorption due to dysbiosis/inflammation/low stomach acid/excessive alcohol consumption

27
Q

Chronic fatigue, tingling/numbness in fingers/toes, electrical shocks, depression, migraines, memory loss, mental sluggishness are all symptoms of what nutritional deficiency?

A

B12

28
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What are some diseases associated with B12 deficiency?

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MS, dementia, alzeimer’s, IBD, CV disease, infertility, cancer, autoimmunity

29
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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?

A

Vitamin A

30
Q

Processed foods contain more of one mineral and less of another. What are these minerals?

A

more sodium

less potassium

31
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Diets low in ______ contribute to the development of high blood pressure.

A

potassium

32
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Cellular calcium is important for what functions?

A

Maintaining blood pressure, assisting in blood clotting, regulating muscle contractions, transmitting nerve impulses, secreting hormones

33
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What mineral is essential for muscle relaxation and preventing clotting?

A

magnesium

34
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Spastic muscles, nervous twitching, hypersensitivity to noises, and calcium deposits are all signs of what nutritional deficiency?

A

magnesium

35
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______ deficiency interferes with vitamin D utilization, contributing to hypertension, cardiac arrhythmia, asthma, insulin resistance, osteoporosis, headaches, and more

A

Magnesium

36
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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

A

iron

37
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Fatigue, anemia, premature greying of hair, underactivity of thyroid, nerve/muscle impairment are symptoms of what nutrient deficiency?

A

copper

38
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Loss of smell, impaired immune function, hair loss, skin lesions, loss of appetite, low testosterone, dysmenorrhea, and diarrhea are symptoms of what nutritional deficiency?

A

zinc

39
Q

If someone is complaining of fatigue, what are some common things you need to first rule out?

A

Anemia, side effects of medications, osteomalacia, thyroid disorders, sleep disorders, alcohol/drug abuse, autoimmune disorders, depression, malnutrition

40
Q

Screen all clients with fatigue for _______, especially if they remain tired after a full night’s sleep.

A

Anemia

41
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What are the major causes of iron-deficiency anemia?

A

inadequate intake, inadequate absorption/hypochlorhydria, increased iron loss (bleeding, cancer), increased iron requirements (pregnancy)

42
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What test should be ordered to determine iron levels?

A

Ferritin

43
Q

Increased MCV, MCH, and MCHC likely points to what type of anemia?

A

B12/Folate deficiency

44
Q

In what cases would ferritin be unnaturally elevated?

A

acute infections, autoimmunity, hemochromatosis

45
Q

If B12 levels are low even with adequate intake, screen for _____

A

SIBO

46
Q

Generalized fatigue, bone pain, muscle atrophy and weakness are signs of what nutrient deficiency?

A

Vitamin D

47
Q

Low energy, muscle cramping and stiffness, inflammation are signs of what nutrient deficiency?

A

Magnesium

48
Q

Increasing _____ in the diet reliably improves fatigue.

A

Protein

49
Q

Fatigued clients should eat ___ grams of protein per pound of body weight.

A

.75

50
Q

What nutrient deficiency begins as symmetrical, non-radiating aches and pains in the lower back and thighs?

A

Vitamin D

51
Q

Rule out ______ in all chronic fatigue/fibromyalgia clients.

A

osteomalacia

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