Nutrition Flashcards
1
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define food allergy
A
immune reaction to food substance
2
Q
define food intolerance
A
non-immune reaction
3
Q
effects of obesity in the skin
A
reduced strength increased water loss increased blood flow (hypertension) impedance of lymph (hypoproteinaemia) increased androgens due to increased gland secretion
4
Q
presentation of obesity in the skin
A
acanthosis nigricans (velvety thickened lesions in axilla) skin tags hirsutism acne hidradenitis suppurativa androgenetic alopecia stretch marks
5
Q
vulnerable groups that risk nutritional deficiencies
A
diet inadequacy
bowel malabsorption
concomitant drugs
6
Q
two protein energy deficiencies
A
- marasmus
2. kwashiorkor
7
Q
define marasmus
A
malnourishment in children that causes low weight for their age
8
Q
define kwashiorkor
A
protein malnutrition associated with fatty liver and oedema
9
Q
vitamin K deficiency
A
greater bleeding tendency
10
Q
B3 deficiency
A
pellagra= dermatitis, delirium, diarrhoea, death
11
Q
B12 deficiency
A
only in foods of animal origin
presents with anaemia
12
Q
vitamin C deficiency
A
hyperkeratosis
bone and muscle pain
13
Q
zinc deficiency
A
can be genetic or acquired
