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1051 PBL > Nutrition Case 3: Multivitamins > Flashcards

Nutrition Case 3: Multivitamins Flashcards

1
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what is the RDI for adults for vitamin D?

A

600IU

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2
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what is the RDI for adults over the age of 70?

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800

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3
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what is the difference between D2 and D3?

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D2: ergocalciferol, cheaper to make found in plants sources and most fortified foods
D3: cholecalciferol found in animal products

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4
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what are 2 good sources of vitamin D from diet?

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egg yolks, fatty fish, fortified dairy

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5
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what are some toxicities associated with vitamin D?

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fairly well-tolerated, but may cause hypercalcemia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, renal stone formation

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6
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what is vitamin B1?

A

thiamine

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what is the function of thiamine?

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converting carbs to energy, nerve and muscle function

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8
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what are some toxicities of thiamine?

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none to note

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9
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what is the RDI of thiamine?

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1-1.2mg/day

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10
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what are 2 food sources of thiamine?

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whole grains, meat /fish

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11
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what are some adverse effects of thiamine deficiency?

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beriberi, neuropathies

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12
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thiamine deficiencies in western societies are most often seen in what population?

A

alcoholics

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13
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what is B2?

A

riboflavin

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14
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what is the general function of riboflavin?

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metabolism, oxygen transport

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15
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what are some toxicities associated with riboflavin?

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hepatotoxicity, cytotoxicity, retinal damage

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16
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what is the RDI for riboflavin?

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1-1.3 mg/day

17
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what are 3 food sources of riboflavin?

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eggs, organ meat, green veggies

18
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what is B7?

A

biotin

19
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what is the general function of biotin?

A

metabolism, skin, hair, and nails

20
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what are some toxicities of biotin?

A

none noted

21
Q

what is the RDI of biotin?

A

30 mcg/day

22
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3 food sources of biotin

A

eggs, fish, seeds/nuts

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