Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
what are vitamins?
A
- essential
- non-energy producing
- micronutrients
2
Q
what are the two types of micronutritents?
A
- fat soluble (can be stored in liver)
- water soluble (cannot be stored)
3
Q
what are the fat soluble vitamins?
A
A
D
E
K
4
Q
what are some of the water soluble vitamins?
A
choline
thiamine
riboflavin
niacin
vitamin c
5
Q
what are minerals?
A
- Inorganic elements in food
- maintain acid-base balance
- maintain osmotic pressures
- normal cell functions
6
Q
what are minerals divided into?
A
- microminerals
- macrominerals
7
Q
what are some types of macrominerals?
A
- calcium
- phosphorus
- magnesium
- potassium
- sodium and chloride
8
Q
what are some types of microminerals?
A
- iron, copper, zinc
- manganese
- selenium
- iodine
9
Q
what is calcium used for?
A
- bone, tooth health
- blood clotting
- nerve and muscle function
10
Q
what is chloride used for?
A
- maintain osmotic pressure and acid-base balance
11
Q
what is phosporus used for?
A
- bone, tooth health
- enzymes
- energy utilisation
12
Q
what ratio should calcium and phosphorus be in?
A
ca:ph = 1-1.5:1
13
Q
what can an incorrect balance of calcium and phosporus result in?
A
secondary hyperparathyroidism
14
Q
how much water does a patient need a day for maintenance?
A
50ml/kg/day
15
Q
how many kcals should a pre-weaning patient have?
A
13-18kcal per 100g bw