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3 functions of carbohydrates

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  1. Provide energy
  2. synthesis of vitamin K and B12
  3. Fiber promotes peristalsis
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Normal CBG Ranges: fasting and 2 hrs after meal

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fasting: 60-80

2 hr post meal: 140-180

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7 fxns facilitated by proteins

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  1. hemoglobin
  2. insulin
  3. albumin
  4. growth
  5. energy
  6. regulation of bodily fx
  7. replacement of cellular proteins (wound healing)
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sources of proteins

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meats, milk ,eggs, cheese

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When is there a positive state of nitrogen?

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new tissue synthesized like in athletic training

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When is there a negative state of nitrogen?

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  • nitrogen exretion exceeds intake
  • disease/treatment causes excess nitrogen excretion
  • immobility
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Immobility can lead to excess what in the urine?

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nitrogen

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Fish and vegetable source contain what type of fat?

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unsaturated

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Animal fat like beef and lamb contain what type of fat?

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saturated

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Fried and baked goods have what type of fat?

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trans fatty acid

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4 fat soluble vitamins

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D, A, K, E

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2 water soluble vitamins

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B complex and C

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13
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Vitamin responsible for normal vision in dim light

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A

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Vitamin responsible for healthy epithelium

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A

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Vitamin responsible for promoting skeletal and tooth development

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A

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Vitamin responsible for promoting cellular proliferation

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A

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17
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Vitamin deficiency responsible for night or total blindness

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A

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Vitamin deficiency responsible for kertinization

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A

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Vitamin deficiency responsible for follicular hyperkatosis

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A

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Vitamin deficiency responsible for xerophthalmia

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A

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Vitamin deficiency responsible for inadequate tooth and bone development

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A

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22
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Vitamin responsible for absorption of calcium

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D

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23
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Vitamin responsible for moving calcium and phosphorus from bone

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D

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Vitamin deficiency responsible for rickets in children

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D

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Vitamin deficiency responsible for poor dental health
D
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Vitamin deficiency responsible for tetany
D
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Vitamin deficiency responsible for osteomalacia
D
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Vitamin is antioxidant
E
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Vitamin protects vitamin A from oxidation
E
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Vitamin deficiency responsible for increased hemolysis of red blood cells
E
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vitamin responsible for formation of prothrombin and other clotting facotres
K
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vitamin that is antidote for too much coumadin
K
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Vitamin deficiency responsible for increased chance to hemorrhage
K
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Vitamin deficiency responsible for poor reflexed and anemia
E
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Vitamin responsible for healthy nerve function
B1 (thiamine)
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Another name for B1
Thiamine
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Vitamin responsible for normal appetite and digestion
B1 (thiamine)
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Vitamin deficiency responsible for BeriBeri
B1
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Vitamin deficiency responsible for apathy, fatigue, constipation, cardiac failure, neuritis
B1
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Another name for B3
Niacin
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Vitamin responsible for tissue regeneration, glycogen metabolism
B3
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Vitamin deficiency responsible for pellagra
B3
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Symptoms of pellagra
- diarrhea - delirium - dermatitis
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Vitamin responsible for protein and carbohydrate metabolism
B2
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Another name for B2
Riboflavin
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Vitamin deficiency responsible for cheilosis, vision irregularities
B2
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What is cheilosis
formation of cracks in corners of mouth
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Vitamin responsible for protein metabolism, cell growth, and RBC formation
B9
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another name for B9
Folic Acid
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Sources of B9
dark leafy greens, fruits, nuts, beans, peas, meat, eggs, seafood, grains
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Vitamin deficiency responsible for glossitis, diarrhea, macrocytic anemia and birth defects
B9
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Another name for B12
Cyanocobalamin
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Vitamin responsible for formation of mature RBC/ DNA/RNA synth
B9
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Vitamin deficiency requires intrinsic factor for absorption
B9
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Sources of B9
meet, fish, poultry, milk, eggs
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Vitamin deficiency responsible for pernicious anemia and neurologic deterioration
B12
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Vitamin that helps with iron absorption
Vitamin C
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Vitamin deficiency responsible for adequate wound healing
C
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Vitamin deficiency responsible for collagen formation
C
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Vitamin deficiency responsible for metabolism of amino acids
C
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Sources of vitamin C
citrus fruit, vegetables
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Vitamin deficiency responsible forpoor wound healing, susceptiblity to infection
C
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Vitamin deficiency responsible for retardation of growth/development, joint pain, anemia
C
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Vitamin deficiency responsible for Scurvy
C
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Mineral converts prothrombin to thrombin
Ca
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Mineral responsible for nerve pulse transmission
Ca
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Mineral responsible for regulation of materials in and out of cell
Ca
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Mineral responsible for contraction and relaxation of muscles (cardiac)
Ca
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Mineral deficiency responsible for rickets and osteoporosis
Ca
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Mineral assosciated with hemoglobin
Iron
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Mineral deficiency responsible for anemia, fatigue, lethargy, porr resistance to infection
Iron
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Mineral for maintaining fluid balance and acid base balance
Sodium
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Mineral restricted with heart/kidney/liver disease and HTN
Sodium
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Mineral that helps with protein synth, fluid balance, and muscle contraction
Potassium
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Mineral restricted with renal issues
Potassium
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Mineral functions with thyroid for energy metabolism, mental/physical grwoth
Iodine
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Mineral deficiency responsible for goiter
iodine
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symptoms of cretinism
muscle flabbiness, weakness, dry skin, thick lips, skeletal/mental retardation
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mineral for maintaining bone structure and reducing tooth decay
fluoride
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mineral present in most drinking water
FLUORIDE
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mineral required for normal cell function
water
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place in mechanical process of digestion in correct order: - peristalsis - churning - mastication - deglutition - stored until evacuation
- mastication - deglutition - churning - peristalsis - stored until evacuation
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Enzymes break down substances into simpler components. What are these?
glucose/monosach fatty acid/glycerol amino acids
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#1 thing that slows or stops process of digestion
obstruction
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what is absorbed into the bld stream into the intestinal capillaries?
amino acids and monosach
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what is absorbed into the lymphatic system thru lymphatic capillaries in intestinal villi?
glycerol and fatty acid

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