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Properties of Vitamin A

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Fat soluble, stored in liver, carotene-precursor, provitamin; toxic level 10,000 IU

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Function of Vitamin A

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skin, vision

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Sources of Vitamin A

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yellow, orange fruits; dark green, leafy vegetables (cantaloupe, fish, liver, carrots, fortified skim milk, apricots, sweet potatoes)

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Vitamin A Needs

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M: 900 ug
F: 700 ug

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Vitamin A deficiencies

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night blindness (nyctalopia)-reversible;
Xerophthalmia (corneal damage)-not reversible
Bitot’s spots on conjunctiva
Dry, scaly skin (hyperkeratosis)

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Properties of Vitamin D

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Fat soluble
Cholesterol is precursor
UV light
7 dehydrocholesterol –> D3 cholecalciferol –> D2 –> ergocalciferol

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Function of Vitamin D

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Ca, P metabolism

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Sources of Vitamin D

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Sunlight, egg yolk, fortified milk

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Vitamin D Needs

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AI: 5-15 ug

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Vitamin D Deficiencies

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Rickets

Osteomalacia

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Vitamin E Properties

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Tocopherol, fat soluble, one of least toxic vitamins

UL: 1000 mgs

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Vitamin E functions

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antioxidant

resists hemolysis of RBC

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Vitamin E sources

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vegetable oils, whole grains, green vegetables, almonds

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Vitamin E needs

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15 mg

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Vitamin E deficiencies

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hemolytic anemia (RBC destroyed faster than they are made)

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Vitamin K Properties

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fat soluble, synthesized by bacteria in lower intestinal tract
no toxicity symptoms

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Vitamin K functions

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forms prothrombin in liver: aids in blood clotting
given pre-surgery
calcium metabolism

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vitamin K sources

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spinach, kale, broccoli, green leafy vegetables

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vitamin K needs

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M: 120 ug
F: 90 ug

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Vitamin K deficiencies

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hemorrhage

affected by mineral oil, antibiotics, and anticoagulants

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Vitamin B1 Properties

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Thiamin
water-soluble
lost as temp. or pH rises
heat stable in acid

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B1 function

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Thiamin
oxidation of CHO
increased CHO = increased need
metabolism of pyruvate

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B1 sources

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grains, wheat germ, pork, liver

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B1 needs

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M: 1.2
F: 1.1

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B1 deficiencies

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Beriberi, muscle weakness, foot drop, memory loss, tachycardia
decreased erythrocyte transketolase
increased plasma pyruvate

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Vitamin B2 Properties

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Riboflavin

lost in UV light

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Vitamin B2 functions

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energy release from protein

red cell production

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B2 sources

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liver, kidney, meat, milk

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B2 needs

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M: 1.3 mg
F: 1.1 mg

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B2 deficiencies

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growth failure
cheilosis- cracked lips
angular stomatitis: mouth, corner cracks, sore throat
Magenta tongue

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Niacin properties

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precursor: tryptophan

essential in all cells for energy production and metabolism

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niacin functions

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metabolism of CHO, protein, fat

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niacin sources

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protein, peanuts, ready-to-eat cereals, chicken, rice, yeast, milk

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34
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niacin needs

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M: 16 NE
F: 14 NE

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niacin deficiences

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pellagra: dermatitis (skin irritation), diarrhea, dementia (3Ds for vitamin B3)
beefy, bright, red tongue
symmetrical, pigmented rash in sunlight

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Folate properties

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water-soluble

PABA is precursor

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Folate functions

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DNA synthesis, forms RBC in bone marrow, prevents neural tube defects

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38
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Folate sources

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fortified dry cereal, liver, kidney, green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, lentils, beans

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39
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Folate needs

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400 ug

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40
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Folate deficienceis

A

megaloblastic, macrocytic anemia

diarrhea, fatigue

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Vitamin B6 properties

A

pyridoxine

INH-isoniazid (B6 antagonist)

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B6 functions

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coenzyme in amino acid metabolism: deamination/transamination
increased PRO = increased pyridoxine

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B6 sources

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meat, wheat, corn, yeast, pork, liver, ready-to-eat cereals

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44
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B6 needs

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M: 1.2-1.7 mg
F: 1.3-1.5 mg

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B6 deficiencies

A

seizures, anemia, dermatitis, glossitis, peripheral neuropathy

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46
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B12 properties

A

Cyanocobalamin (man made source of vit B12)
contains cobalt
bound by intrinsic factor in gastric juice

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47
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B12 functions

A

coenzyme in PRO synthesis

forms RBC

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48
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B12 Sources

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liver, meat, milk, kidney, eggs, fish, cheese

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49
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B12 needs

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2.4 ug

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50
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B12 deficiencies

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Microcytic, megaloblastic anemia
pernicious anemia (B12 anemia)-after gastrectomy or removal of ileum 
due to lack of intrinsic factor
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Pantothenic Acid functions

A

coenzyme A: energy

synthesis of fatty acids

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Pantothenic Acid sources

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animal foods, grains, legumes

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Pantothenic Acid needs

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AI: 5 mg

54
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Pantothenic Acid deficiencies

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rare deficiency

paresthesia (burning) in feet

55
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Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) properties

A

most easily destroyed, structure like glucose
antioxidant
needs acidic pH
destroyed by heat, alkaline pH, oxidation

56
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Vitamin C functions

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changes proline –> hydroxyproline –> collagen (strengthens intercellular substances)
wound healing
aids iron absorption

57
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Vitamin C sources

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citrus fruits, potatoes, papaya, dark green, yellow vegetables

58
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Vitamin C needs

A

75-90 mg

59
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Vitamin C deficiencies

A

scurvy, poor wound healing, bleeding gums, petechiae (purple, brown, red spots on skin)

60
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Biotin properies

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synthesized by intestinal bacteria, inactivated by avidin (protein in raw egg whites)

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Biotin functions

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coenzyme in fatty acid synthesis, converts pyruvate to oxaloacetate in gluconeogenesis

62
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Biotin sources

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liver, kidney, egg yolk, yeast

63
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Biotin needs

A

AI 30 ug

64
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Biotin deficiences

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muscle pain, dermatitis, glossitis (inflammation of the tongue)

65
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Myo-Inositol properties

A

in plants as phytic acid related to sugar

contains phosphorus vitmain-like factor

66
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Myo-Inositol functions

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binds calcium, zinc, iron

membrane structure

67
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Myo-Inositol sources

A

outer husks of cereal grains, leafy green vegetables

68
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Calcium properties

A

most abundant mineral
regulated by parathyroid hormone
vitamin D, acid, lactose aid absorption
calcitonin lowers serum calcium by inhibiting bone resorption

69
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Calcium function

A

blood clotting, cardiac function, nerve transmission, smooth muscle contractility

70
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Calcium sources

A

dairy products, leafy vegetables, legumes

71
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Calcium needs

A

1000-1200 mg

72
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Calcium deficiency

A

hypocalcemia leads to tetany (spasms in hands/feet, cramps, spasm of voice box, overactive neurological reflexes)

73
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Phosphorus properties

A

second most abundant mineral

part of DNA, RNA, ATP

74
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Phosphorus functions

A

phospholipids transport fat through lymph and blood

bone, teeth

75
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Phosphorus sources

A

meat, milk, poultry, eggs, fish, cheese

76
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Phosphorus needs

A

700 mg

77
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Phosphorus deficiency

A

rare

78
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Iron properties

A 
trace mineral 
part of hemoglobin
food iron: ferric 
absorbable: ferrous 
stored: ferritin
79
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Iron functions

A

oxygen transport

80
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Iron sources

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heme iron: animal foods, meat, fish, poultry
non-heme iron: cereals, vegetables, poorly absorbed
absorption aided by gastric juice, vitamin C
calcium helps absorption in oxalates are present
*doesn’t help absorption: eggs, tea, milk, cheese

81
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Iron Needs:

A

M: 8 mg
F: 18 mg

82
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Iron deficiencies

A

pale tongue, fatigue, anemia, spoon-shaped nails, pale conjunctivae (mucous membranes lining eyelid)

83
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Magnesium properties

A

part of chlorophyll

50% in bone, 50% in cells

84
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Magnesium functions

A

protein and fatty acid synthesis
stabilizes structure of ATP
High protein, calcium, vitamin D increases need

85
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Magnesium sources

A

most foods, milk, bread

86
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Magnesium needs

A

M: 420 mg
F: 320 mg

87
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Magnesium deficiencies

A

rare-tremors

88
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Zinc properties

A

trace mineral

excess leads to copper or iron deficiency

89
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Zinc functions

A

increases taste acuity
enhances insulin action
stabilizes DNA, RNA, cell division

90
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Zinc sources

A

meat, liver, eggs, fish

phytates and copper decrease absorption

91
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Zinc needs

A

M: 11 mg
F: 8 mg

92
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Zinc deficiencies

A

reduced immune function, alopecia (hair falling out), poor wound healing, hypogeusia (reduced ability to taste things)

93
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Iodine properties

A

trace mineral

part of thyroxine

94
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Iodine sources

A

seafoods, iodized salt

95
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Iodine needs

A

150 ug

96
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Iodine deficiences

A

Goiter (enlargement of thyroid gland)

97
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Fluoride properties

A

trace mineral

98
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Fluoride functions

A

teeth, bones

99
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Fluoride sources

A

soil, water

100
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Fluoride needs

A

M: 4 mg
F: 3 mg

101
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Fluoride deficiences

A

Dental caries

102
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Copper properties

A

trace mineral

attached to the protein ceruloplasmin

103
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Copper functions

A

hemoglobin synthesis

aids iron absorption

104
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Copper sources

A

liver, kidney, shellfish

105
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Copper needs

A

900 ug

106
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Copper deficiencies

A

rare: microcytic anemia, neutropenia

Wilson’s disease: low serum copper, genetic absence of liver enzyme

107
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Selenium properties

A

cooperates with Vitamin E

Trace mineral

108
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Selenium functions

A

antioxidant

tissue respiration

109
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Selenium sources

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soil, grains, meat, fish, poultry, dairy

110
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Selenium needs

A

M: 55 ug
F: 45 ug

111
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Selenium deficiencies

A

myalgia (muscle pain), cardiac myopathy

112
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Manganese properties

A

trace minerals

113
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Manganese functions

A

Central nervous system

114
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Manganese sources

A

whole grains, legumes, nuts

115
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Manganese needs

A

1.8-2.3 ug

116
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Manganese deficiency

A

unlikely

117
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Chromium properties

A

absorption enhanced by vitamin C, niacin

ultra-trace mineral

118
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Chromium functions

A

aids insulin action

glucose metabolism

119
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Chromium sources

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yeast, oysters, potatoes, liver

120
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Chromium needs

A

25-35 ug

121
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Chromium deficiency

A

insulin resistance

122
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Cobalt properties

A

exists with B12

stored in liver

123
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Cobalt functions

A

maturation of red blood cells

124
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Cobalt deficiency

A

related to B12 seficiency

125
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Sulfur properties

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part of amino acids cysteine, cystine methionine

126
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Sulfur functions

A

component of organic molecules

127
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Sulfur sources

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meat, fish, eggs, poultry

128
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Sulfur needs

A

425-550 mg AI

129
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Choline properties

A

component of lecithin

130
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Choline functions

A

transports lipids as acetylcholine

131
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Choline sources

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fat in eggs, milk, liver, soybeans

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