RDA Flashcards
1
Q
What is A measurements now expressed as
A
retinol activity equivalents instead of iu
2
Q
reference nutrient intake for A
A
adults 600-700mcg/day in RAE
3
Q
pregnancy/lactation changes A
A
pregnancy + 100
lactation + 350
4
Q
Thiamin RNI
A
0.8-1mg adults
5
Q
Therapeutic dose thiamin
A
5-150mg
6
Q
TUL thiamin
A
None, but in pregnancy no more than 1.4mg/day
7
Q
approx RNI riboflavin adults
A
1mg/day
8
Q
RNI niacin
A
14-16mg/day
9
Q
should we worry about western diets meeting niacin requirements
A
no - diet meets requirements without need for supplementation
10
Q
therapeutic dose niacin
A
100-3000mg or 5-10mg NAD flush!
11
Q
pantothenic acid RNI
A
5mg/day
12
Q
pantothenic acid therapeutic dose
A
20-500mg
13
Q
pyridoxine RNI
A
1.2-1.5mg day
14
Q
pyridoxine therapeutic dose
A
10-150mg - beware acne
15
Q
how does strength of D2 compare with D3
A
D2 33& strength of D3
