vitamin, mineral and fluid requirements Flashcards
vitamin function is to
release energy from ingested food and serve various roles to maintain homeostasis
13 essential vitamins are classified as
water-soluble or fat-soluble
water-soluble vitamins
not stored in the body as they are lost in urine
help regulate metabolism, tissue synthesis, cell membrane function
fat-soluble vitamins
stored in body fat and the liver; help enhance tissue formation, prevent cell damage, and form compounds
some vitamins serve as antioxidants which
help to thwart tissue damage caused by free radicals
4 fat-soluble vitamins
A K E D
2 water-soluble vitamins
C, B complex
thiamine (B1)
RDA men
RDA women
Functions
Sources
1.2mg
1.1mg
energy metabolism, appetite, NS
all nutritious foods (pork, bacon, ham, whole grains, nuts, legumes)
riboflavin (B2)
RDA men
RDA women
Functions
Sources
1.3mg
1.1mg
energy metabolism, vision, skin health
milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, meat, green leafy veggies, whole grains
Niacin
RDA men
RDA women
Functions
Sources
16mg
14mg
energy metabolism, skin health, NS, digestive system
milk, eggs, meat, poultry, fish, whole grain, nuts
B6
RDA men
RDA women
Functions
Sources
1.3mg
1.3mg
amino acid, fatty acid metabolism, help make RBC
green, leafy veggies, meats, fish, poultry, shellfish, legumes, fruit, whole grains
pantothenic acid
RDA men
RDA women
Functions
Sources
5mg
5mg
energy metabolism
whole grain cereal, bread, dark green veggies
folic acid
RDA men
RDA women
Functions
Sources
400 ug
400 ug
synthesis nucleic acid, protein
green veggies, beans, whole wheat
B12
RDA men
RDA women
Functions
Sources
12.4ug
2.4ug
new cell synthesis, RBC formation, nerve cells
meat, fish, poultry, milk, cheese, eggs
biotin
RDA men
RDA women
Functions
Sources
30ug
30ug
synthesis of fatty acids and glycogen
egg yolk, dark green veggies
vitamin C
RDA men
RDA women
Functions
Sources
90mg
75mg
maintenance bone, capillaries, teeth
citrus fruit, green pepper, tomatoes
vitamin A
RDA men
RDA women
Functions
Sources
900ug
700ug
vision, skin health, bone, tooth growth, reproduction, hormone synthesis and regulation, immunity
retinol: fortified milk, cheese, carrots, butter, fortified margarine, eggs, liver
vitamin D
RDA men
RDA women
Functions
Sources
15ug
15ug
mineralization of bones, calcium, absorption
fortified milk, margarine, butter, cereal, eggs
vitamin E
RDA men
RDA women
Functions
Sources
15mg
15mg
antioxidant, stabilization cell membrane, regulate oxidation reactions
polyunsaturated plant oils, green leafy veggies, wheat germ, whole grain, nuts, seeds
vitamin K
RDA men
RDA women
Functions
Sources
120ug
90ug
bloot clotting proteins, bind calcium in bones
bacterial synthesis in digestive tract, green leafy veggies, cabbage-type veggies, potatoes
vitamins at higher risk for deficiency are
B6, D
minerals
inorganic, mainly metallic, compounds that serve as constitutes of enzymes, hormones and chemicals in the body to maintain homeostasis
basic functions of minerals
provide structural components for bone and teeth
regulate cellular metabolism
regulate actions of heart, NS, muscles
regulate cellular acidity and fluid balance
calcium
RDA men
RDA women
Functions
Sources
1000mg
1000mg
mineral of bones and teeth, muscle contraction and relaxation, nerve function, blood clotting, BP, immune defense
milk, oysters, sardines, tofu, greens, legumes
chloride
RDA men
RDA women
Functions
Sources
2600mg
2600mg
nerve and muscle function water balance
table salt
magnesium
RDA men
RDA women
Functions
Sources
420mg
320mg
bone mineralization, build protein, enzyme action, normal muscular contraction, transmission of nerve impulses, maintenance of teeth
phosphorus
RDA men
RDA women
Functions
Sources
700mg
700mg
cells genetic material, phospholipids, bones, teeth in cell membrane
all animal tissue
potassium
RDA men
RDA women
Functions
Sources
4700mg
4700mg
nerve, muscle function
all Whole Foods: meat, milk, fruit, veggies, grains, legumes
sodium
RDA men
RDA women
Functions
Sources
500mg
500mg
maintain cells normal fluid balance, acid-base balance, nerve impulse transmission
salt, soy sauce, processed food
chromium
RDA men
RDA women
Functions
Sources
35ug
25ug
insulin, release of energy from glucose
meat, unrefined food, fats, vegetable oil
copper
RDA men
RDA women
Functions
Sources
900ug
900ug
absorption and use of iron, several enzymes
meat, nuts, seafood
fluoride
RDA men
RDA women
Functions
Sources
4mg
3mg
formation of bones and teeth, resistant to decay
drinking water, tea, seafood
iodine
RDA men
RDA women
Functions
Sources
150ug
150ug
thyroid hormone function
iodized salt, seafood
iron
RDA men
RDA women
Functions
Sources
8mg
18mg
proteins hemoglobin and myoglobin, utilization of energy
red meat, fish, poultry, shellfish, eggs, legumes, dried fruit
manganese
RDA men
RDA women
Functions
Sources
2.3mg
1.8mg
enzyme function
whole grains, nuts, fruits, vegetables
molybdenum
RDA men
RDA women
Functions
Sources
45ug
45ug
energy metabolism
whole grains, organic meat, peas, beans
selenium
RDA men
RDA women
Functions
Sources
55ug
55ug
works with vit e
meat, fish, whole grains, eggs
zinc
RDA men
RDA women
Functions
Sources
11mg
8mg
insulin and enzymes, make genetic material and protein, immune reactions
meats, fish, shellfish, poultry, grains, vegetables
the average American diet tends to meet the nutritional requirement for all minerals besides
calcium, iron
most abundant mineral in the body
calcium
calcium is involved in
regulating muscle contraction
transmit nerve impulse
maintain bone integrity and health
adequate calcium intake is required to maintain
healthy skeleton, reduce risk for osteoporosis later in life
most common deficiency
iron
part of the reason for irons high deficiency rate is
poor rate of absorption in the body
heme iron
found in meats and can be absorbed at a rate of up to 35%
non-heme iron
found in plant based foods and can be absorbed at a rate of 2-10%
can be tripled when combined with vitamin C
heme sources
tuna, chicken, clams, beef, oysters, liver
non-heme sources
oatmeal, spinach, soy protein, dried figs, beans, raisins, lima beans, prune juice
iron loss during menstruation
increases daily needs, risk for deficiency/anemia
potential signs of anemia
chronic fatigue, shortness of breath, pale skin, severely reduced performance
iron RDA
females 18mg
males 8mg
electrolytes
electrically-charged mineral ions that regulate fluid balance in cells and tissue
example of electrolytes
sodium, calcium, potassium, chlorine, phosphate, magnesium
electrolytes control
nerve signal transmission
muscular contractions
glandular function
regulation of pH balance
electrolyte major minerals
sodium chloride, potassium, magnesium
most abundant and important nutrient
water
water serves a role in
almost all functions as a constituent of compounds, transporter, reactant or diffusor
as a functional component, water: (6)
lubricate joints
protects moving organs
provides body volume and form
serves in thermoregulation
chemical balance
ingredient in cellular metabolism
water input
11% created by metabolism
36% food
53% liquid
water output
13% lungs
32% skin
5% feces
50% kidneys
water recommended intake
2.7L women
3.7L men
___ and ____ greatly increase baseline water requirement
exercise, hot/humid
fluid losses from sweat can equal up to
2L/hour among athletes well acclimated to the heat
factors increasing the need for additional water intake
low-calorie diets
pregnancy and lactation
illness
high sodium consumption
higher protein and fiber diets
consumption of alcohol and caffeine
dehydration
occurs when the body loses more fluid than taken in
can reduce performance and cause various adverse symptoms (classified as any loss of body water >1%)
with body water loss >2% performance begins to ____
decline
at 4% water loss, work capacity decreases by _____%
20-30
at 5% water loss, the risk for _______ or other life-threatening issues is elevated
heat related illness
early signs of dehydration
fatigue, headache, heat intolerance, dry mouth or cough, flushed skin, appetite loss, sensation of being light-headed, dark urine with strong odor
chronic dehydration can result in debilitating conditions such as
gastritis, heartburn, arthritis, kidney stones, accelerated aging
pre-exercise hydration provides
added protection against heat stress and delays hydration
pre-exercise hydration can start ____ before exercise and continue up to _____ at 400-660mL of water
24 hours
20 min before
fluids with electrolytes and ____% carbohydrates should be consumed during
4-8
high-volume endurance training (90 min)
for each pound of weight lost during exercise= consume ____ of water to rehydrate
450mL
replacing excess water loss from exercise without electrolytes can be dangerous because it can cause
hyponatremia (low blood sodium)
low blood sodium can create
neural or even cardiac issues
which of the following is a fat-soluble vitamin?
a. vitamin A
b. vitamin B6
c. vitamin C
d. folate
a
What is the recommended daily calcium intake range for adults to reduce the risk for osteoporosis later in life?
a. 500-750 mg/day
b. 700-900 mg/day
c. 1,000-1,500 mg/day
d. 1,800-2,000 mg/day
c
Which of the following strategies can greatly improve the absorption rate of non-heme iron in foods?
a. Consume the food product with milk
b. Couple the food product with a source of vitamin C
c. Consume the food product first thing in the morning before any other meal
d. Couple the food product with a source of vitamin K
b
Which of the following micronutrients is considered an electrolyte?
a. Calcium
b. Potassium
c. Magnesium
d. All of the above
d
Which of the following statements regarding dehydration is correct?
a. Body water loss equal to 4% can reduce work capacity by 20-30%
b. Body water loss ≥5% greatly increases the risk for heat-related illnesses
c. Body water loss of at least 1% is classified as dehydration
d. All of the above are correct
d
some vitamins serve as ___ which help prevent tissue damage caused by free radicals
antioxidant
loss of electrolytes reduces blood ____ which disrupts cellular fluid balance and decreases performance
plasma
fluids with electrolytes and ___-___% carbohydrates should be consumed during high-volume endurance training lasting at least 90mins, especially when in a hot and humid environment
4, 8
dark ___ color is an indication of inadequate body water
urine
True or False? The average American diet tends to meet the requirements for all minerals, except for calcium and zinc.
false
True or False? 2.7 L of water per day meets the minimum fluid requirements for adult women, while adult men require 3.7 L per day.
true
True or False? Chronic dehydration can result in a number of debilitating conditions such as gastritis, heartburn, arthritis, and kidney stones.
true
identify at least three functions of minerals
a. provide the structural components of bones and teeth
b. regulate metabolism
c. regulate actions of the heart, nervous system, and muscles
d. regulate cellular acidity and fluid balance
e. serve as constituents of enzymes and hormones
identify at least two dietary factors which can increase daily fluid intake requirements
a. low-calorie diets
b. illness
c. high sodium intake
d. higher protein and fiber
e. alcohol intake
f. caffeine intake
identify at least three common signs of dehydration
a. fatigue
b. headache
c. heat intolerance
d. dry mouth or cough
e. flushed skin
f. appetite loss
g. lightheadedness
h. dark urine with a strong odor