Specific diseases and conditions Flashcards
What nutrients can support vitamin a?
vitamin a, e, zinc and selenium
What nutrient toxicity is found in alcoholism?
vitamin a
What nutrient is low in alcoholism?
b1 (wernucke-korsakoff syndrome)
Loss of taste is connected to a deficiency in?
zinc
What nutrients are associated with anorexia nervosa and bulimia?
-foalte
-b12
-zinc
-fatty acids
-calcium
What can help increase bile production?
-dandelion root
-beets
-aloe vera
What vitamins help with burns?
-e, a, c and zinc
What substance is known to be useful in cancer prevention?
soy phytoestrogens
What is the electrical activity of the heart dependent on (nutrient wise)?
potassium, calcium and magnesium
What nutrients support the blood flow and pressure in the heart?
K and NA
What induces sensitivity to gluten?
prolamins
What is diverticulitis?
small, blading pushes develop in digestive tract
What diet should be followed for diverticulitis?
-low fat
-high fiber
-high water intake
-avoid foods with shells or plant skins
What is dumping syndrome?
rapid gastric emptying, which then leads to improper nutrient absorption and diarrhea
What is pectin good for, in relation to digestion?
slows down carbohydrate digestion
What is hypochlorhydria?
-lack of stomach acid
-which makes it impossible to active intrinsic factor
What should be taken for hypochlorhydria-to increase bile production?
HCL
Crohns disease occurs in the?
entire digestive tract
Ulcerative colitis occurs in the?
only the colon
What is GALT?
lymphoid tissue in the gut, which fights pathogens in the body
What nutrient should be restricted when glomerular filtration rate is low?
phosphorus
What are individuals with Celiacs or gluten intolerance, intolerant to?
gliadin
What symptom is common for individuals with fat malabsorption?
steatorrhea
What are kidney stones made up of?
calcium oxalate
What are bile salts essential for the absorption of?
fats and fat soluble vitamins
What are the fat soluble vitamins?
a, d, e, k
What substance is found in alcohol that is toxic? (causes hangovers)
acetaldehyde
What is hepatitis?
inflammation of the liver
What is cirrhosis
long term liver damage and inflammation
What is Wilsons disease?
-impaired biliary copper exertion, which then causes too much copper to accumulate in the organs
What nutrient should be taken when someone has Wilsons disease?
zinc
Deficiency in what vitamins is found in all liver diseases?
fat soluble vitamins
What is pulmonary disease?
lung disease
What does renal disease affect?
kidneys
What macronutrient should monitored and potentially reduced in renal diseases?
protein
What micronutrient could potentially b decreased to support individuals with renal failure?
potassium
A lot of patients who have a renal disease take medications which affect what nutrient?
phosphorus
