Nutritional Deficiencies Flashcards
Marasmus
Severe nutritional intake in general, Inadequate intake of all nutrients including protein; Shrunken, Wasted appearance; Prominent bones
Kwashiorkor
Protein deficiency with adequate energy intake; Massive Edema; Hair changes; Skin changes; Large, Protuberant liver; Irritability, Anorexia
Vitamin A
Retinol; Night-Blindness, Xerophthalmia, Follicular hyperkeratosis; Oral and other cancers?; Organ meats and Red and Yellow veggies
Vitamin B1
Thiamin; Beriberi - Neuritis, Cardiac Failure; No oral effect; Coenzyme for metabolic reactions, Helps maintain neurons
Vitamin B2
Riboflavin; Seborrheic dermatitis; Angular stomatitis, Glossitis, Sore throat; Milk, Green veggies, Meat, Fish, Eggs; Aids metabolism
Vitamin B3
Niacin/Nicotinamide; Pellagra - Dermatitis, Dementia, Diarrhea; Glossitis, Stomatitis, Gingivitis; Meat, Liver, Milk, Eggs, Grains, Peanuts, Yeast; Coenzyme for cell oxidation-reduction
Vitamin B6
Pyridoxine; Weakness, Dizziness, Seizures; Cheillitis, Glossitis; Cofactor in amino acid synthesis, Proper neuronal functions
Vitamin B9
Folic Acid, Folate; Megaloblastic (Macrocytic) Anemia; Glossitis, Aphthae; Leafy veggies, Fruits, Beans, Grains, Cereals; Prevents neural tube defects, Decrease clefts
Vitamin B12
Cobalamin; Megaloblastic (Pernicious) Anemia; Glossitis, Aphthae; Meat, Fish, Dairy; Normal brain and nervous system function
Vitamin C
Ascorbic Acid; Scurvy (Purpura, Delayed wound healing); Gingival swelling and bleeding; Fruits and veggies; Collagen synthesis
Vitamin D
D2 - Ergocalciferol; D3 - Cholecalciferol; Rickets - Rachitic Rosary Osteomalcia; Hypocalcification of teeth; D2 - Plant, D3 - UV, Cereal
Vitamin E
alpha-Tocopherol; Antioxidant; Veg oil, Meat, Nuts, Cereal and Veggies; Peripheral and CNS disorders
Vitamin K
K1 - Phylloquinone, K2 - Menaquinone; Coagulopathy; Gingival bleeding; Green veggies; Milk, Butter and Liver; Clotting factors II, VII, IX, X
