Nutrition final Part 1 Flashcards
What are the deficiency diseases and symptoms of Vitamin C
Scurvy, Pinpoint Hemorrhage
What are the deficiency diseases and symptoms of Niacin
Pellagra: dermititis, diaherea and mental disturbances
What are the deficiency diseases and symptoms of thiamin
Beri-Beri: loss of feeling in hands/feet, difficulty walking
What are the deficiency diseases and symptoms of Iron
Microcytic anemia: small red blood cells
What gender is at the greatest risk of Microcytic anemia
females
What are the deficiency diseases and symptoms of folate & B12
Nerve Damage and numbness of hands and feet
cognition memory
What are the deficiency diseases and symptoms of Calcium
osteoporosis: bones become brittle
What are the deficiency diseases and symptoms of Iodine
Cretinism: stunted mental and physical growth, deaf
What are the deficiency diseases and symptoms of vitamin D
Rickets: stunted growth/ short in stature/bowlegs
What are the deficiency diseases and symptoms of fluoride
dental cavities/caries
What are the food sources of Vitamin C
citris (leon,orange,lime), strawberries, green peppers, kiwis
What are the food sources of Vitamin K
green leafy, soybean oil
What are the food sources of Calcium
Dairy, green leafies
What are the food sources of Beta carotene
orange-yellow fruit and vegetables (carrots,apricots, pumpkin,sweet potato, green leafies)
What are the food sources of Vitamin D
milk
