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1
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Beri - Beri

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Thiamin deficiency

can be wet (effects cardiovascular)
- causes increase heart rate and blood pressure

Can be dry (effects nerves and muscles)

  • fatigue
  • muscle weakness
  • muscle paralysis
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Wernickle-Karasakoff syndrome

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Chronic thiamin deficiency

  • imparted mental functions
  • weakness/paralysis
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3
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Dietary sources of Thiamin

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Pork

Enriched Grains

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Ariboflavinosis

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Riboflavin deficency

  • vacularization of cornea
  • stomatitis (oral cavities inflammation)
  • cheilosis (cracks in corner of mouth)
  • glossitis (tongue inflammation)
  • seborrheic dermatitis
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Dietary sources of Riboflavin

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Milk/ dairy products

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Pellagra

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Niacin deficiency

  • 4 D’s
  • diarrhea
  • dementia
  • dermatitis
  • death
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Dietary sources of Niacin

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Enriched grains

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8
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Niacin flush

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Niacin toxicity

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Vitamin B6 functions/deficiency symptoms

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Amino Acid transformations

Deficiency symptoms are

  • Lesions of skin and mucosa
  • Neuronal dysfunction
  • Sideroblastic anemia
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Sideroblastic anemia

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Caused by B6 deficiency

Bone marrow produces sideroblasts instead of RBCs

Causes RBCs to build up with iron

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Vitamin B6 toxicity symptoms

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Causes nerve destruction

  • muscle function loss
  • numbness
  • paralysis
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12
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Dietary source of Vitamin B6

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Protein-rich foods

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Vitamin B12 and Folic acid functions/deficiency symptoms

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Vit B12: Myelin sheath generation
Folic Acid: Transfer methyl groups
deficiencies in vitamin B 12 & Folic acid cause

Megaloblastic anemia
(Causes bone marrow to produce large abnormal red blood cells that cant circulate well).

  • shortness of breath
  • muscle weakness
  • paleness/loss of appetite
  • nausea/ diarrhea
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14
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Dietary source of folic acid

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Green leafy vegetables & enriched grains

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Dietary source of B12

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Animal foods

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Pantothenic acid functions/deficency symptoms

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Aids in fatty acid synthesis and produced of CoA

Deficiencies cause burning feet syndrome

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17
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Dietary source of Pantothenic acid

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Widely available

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Biotin Functions/ deficency symptoms

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Co-factor for carboxylating enzymes (makes them Function)

Deficiency symptoms include

  • Seborrheic dermatitis
  • Anorexia
  • Nausea
  • Muscular pain
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Dietary sources of Biotin

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Egg yolks, liver and GI bacteria

raw egg whites contain avidin which is an antagonist to Biotin absorption

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Vitamin C functions/deficiency symptoms

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Collagen synthesis and antioxidant

Deficiencies cause scurvy

  • Abnormal bone development (infants only)
  • Easy brushing/bleeding
  • Poor gums and teeth
  • Osteoporosis
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Vitamin C toxicity symptoms

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GI distress and dental erosion

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22
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Dietary sources of Vitamin C

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Fresh fruits and vegetables

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Vitamin A functions/deficiency symptoms

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Night vision, supports immune system and is an anti-oxidant

Deficiencies cause

  • Night-blindness
  • Xerophthalmia ( abnormal dryness of eyes / keratinization of cornea)
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24
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Dietary sources of Vitamin A

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Liver, milk

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Vitamin A Toxicity

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GI distress, headaches, liver damage

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Vitamin D functions/deficiency symptoms

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Regulates blood calcium levels

Vitamin D deficiency causes

  • ricketts/ osteomalacia
  • weak bones/ increased fractures
27
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Dietary source of Vitamin D

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Milk, sunlight

28
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Vitamin D toxicity symptoms

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  • calcification of parts of the body
29
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Hemolytic anemia in newborns

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Causes by Vitamin E deficiency (not an issue in adults)

30
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Dietary source of vitamin E

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Plant oils

31
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Vitamin K functions/deficiency symptoms

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Aid in blood coagulation by carboxylating coagulative enzymes

  • deficiency causes prolonged PT times in patients and easy bruising
32
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Newborns/infants are at risk for what vitamin deficiencies/toxicities?

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Vitamins E

Iron

Small bodies cause an increase chance of over consumption/absorption of minerals and nutrients (VERY likely as a fetus).

33
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Elderly are at risk for what deficiencies/toxicities and why?

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Vitamin D

Zinc

Usually caused by decline in GI function, poor oral health or chronic illnesses, and food-drug interactions

34
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Alcoholics are at risk for what deficiencies/toxicities and why?

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Most at risk population since alcoholism makes absorption of nutrients and minerals less effective as well as the metabolism of absorbed.

  • Thiamin
  • Riboflavin
  • Niacin
  • Vitamin B6, B12, C, A
  • Biotin
  • Pantothenic Acid
  • Magnesium
35
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Calcium function and deficiency symptoms

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Function is muscle cell contractions

Deficiencies lead to

  • osteopenia
  • muscle cramping
36
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Iron functions and deficiency symptoms

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Function is to act as oxygen carrier in hemoglobin and electron receptor in ETC

Deficiencies lead to

  • hypochromic and microcytic anemia (pale small RBCs)
  • apathy
  • lethargy
  • fatigue
37
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Dietary sources of calcium

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Dairy, tofu, oranges

38
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Dietary source of iron

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Red meat, dark leafy vegetables

39
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Calcium toxicity symptoms

A

Calcification of soft tissues

40
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Iron toxicity symptoms

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Gastric distress

Death in children

41
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Magnesium functions and deficiency symptoms

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Functions as ATPase cofactor

Deficiency symptoms are

  • tetanus
  • muscle weakness
  • disturbed heart rhythm
42
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Dietary sources of magnesium

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Whole grain, nuts, chocolate

43
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Magnesium toxicity symptoms

A

Cardiac arrest (unlikely to happen through diet though)

44
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Potassium function and deficiency symptoms

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Functions to maintain cell membrane potential

Deficiency symptoms are

  • muscle weakness
  • anorexia
45
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Dietary sources of potassium

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Fruits,vegetables, legumes

46
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Potassium toxicity symptoms

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Cardiac arrest (unlikely though nutrition with proper fluid intake)

47
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Zinc function and deficiency symptoms

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Function is to act as a metalloenzyme co factor

Deficiency symptoms are

  • stumped growth
  • poor wound healing
  • alopecia
  • scaly rash
  • stunted sexual development in adolescents
48
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Zinc dietary sources

A

Protein-rich foods

49
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Zinc toxicity symptoms

A

Impaired immunity & copper absorption (high in plasma)

50
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Fat soluble vitamins

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Vitamins A,D,E,K

  • more likely to experience toxicity since they are not readily soluble*
51
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Water soluble vitamins

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Vitamin C & B complex vitamins

less toxic except B6 & Niacin in high doses

52
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B complex vitamins include?

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Thiamin

Riboflavin

B6 & B12

Folic acid

Niacin

Pantothenic acid

Biotin

53
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What vitamin deficiency is the leading cause of blindness?

54
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Top 3 most common vitamin deficiencies in the world

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Vitamin A, Iron & Iodide

55
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Iodine Functions and deficency symptoms

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Function is to aid in synthesis of thyroid hormones

Deficiency symptoms include

  • goiter development
  • constipation
  • sensitivity to cold
  • brain fog
56
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Bioavalibility definition

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Percent of mineral that enters the body and is actually metabolized

57
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Major differences between water soluble and fat soluble vitamins

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Secretion time: water-soluble is readily available

Appearance of deficiency symptoms: water-soluble is quicker

Storage: fat-soluble can be stored

58
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Vitamins that can be synthesized by humans

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Vitamin D

Vitamin K

Niacin

59
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Polar bear liver contains toxic levels of what?

60
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Food byproducts that bind minerals

A

Oxalates and Phytates

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