Vitamins Flashcards
Kwashiorkor
calorie good but protein deficient
- serum albumin decreased
Marasmus
calorie and protein deficient
- serum albumin normal
Underweight BMI
under 18.5
Normal BMI
18.5-25
Overweight BMI
25-30
Obese BMI
30+
What are the three major macronutrients
calories
protein
Essential fatty acids
What are the two major micronutrients
Vitamins
Minerals
Total calorie needs
25-35 Cal per day
How much protein is needed per day
1-2 kg/day
What two polyunsaturated fats are essential?
What are some major functions in the body
linoleic acid and alpha linolenic acid
Needed for absorbing ADEK
- maintain cell membrane integrity
Fat soluble vitamins?
Where are they stored?
ADEK
adipose tissue
Amount of Vitamin A needed for males and females
900ug = males
700ug = females
Vitamin B1 def causes ____?
Beri Beri and Wernicke Korsakoff syndrome
Vitamin B3 def causes ___?
Pellagra