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VITAMINS AND MINERALS Flashcards

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Are organic components in food that are needed in very small amounts for growth and for maintaining good health

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VITAMINS

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CLASSIFICATION OF VITAMNS

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  1. WATER - SOLUBLE VITAMINS
  2. FAT - SOLUBLE VITAMINS
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Dissolve easily in water and , in general , are readily excreted from the body , to the degree that urinary output is a strong predictor of vitamin consumption.

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WATER- SOLUBLE VITAMINS

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Are absorbed through THE INTESTINAL TRACT with the help of lipids.
- NOT NORMALLY EXCRETED IN THE URINE .

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FAT - SOLUBLE VITAMINS

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[ Water- soluble vitamins ]

FUNCTIONS OF VITAMIN C ( ASCORBIC ACID )

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  1. UTILIZATON OF IRON IN PROTEIN,
  2. ALLEVIATING ALLERGIC REACTIONS , ENHANCING IMMUNE FUNCTIONS
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FOOD SOURCES OF VITAMIN C

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PAPAY, CITRUS FRUIT, RAW CABBAGE, TOMATOES, GUAVA, MANGO

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DEFICIENCY OF VIT. C

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SCURVY, HEMORRHAGING OF THE GUMS, DELAYED OR INCOMPLETE HEALING OF WOUNDS

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A deficiency of vitamin c may lead to a condition called ________ , characterized by WEAKNESS, ANEMIA, BRUISING, BLEEDING GUMS, AND LOOSE TEETH.

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SCURVY

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A 61 year old man

Diagnosis:

  • History of Anorexia
  • Fatigue
  • Gingival bleeding
  • Severe Halitosis
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Scuvy

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Helps maintain normal apppetite .

Regulates muscle tone of the GIT necessary for digestion.

Normal functioning nerves.

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VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE)

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VItamin B1 Deficiencies may cause;

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Poor appetite
Fatigue
Depression
Beri-beri

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VITAMIN B1 FOOD SOURCES

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Organ meats, lean pok , whole grain cereals enriched ric, enriched bread, nuts

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Vitamin ____ helps the body convert food into energy , and aids the FUNCTION OF HEART and CARDIOVASCULAR ystem and the brain and the NERVOUS SYSTEM

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B1 (THIAMINE)

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Involves in the metabolism of CHO, PRO, FAT
- normal growth nd development
- noml skin tone
- vision and light adaptation

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VITAMIN B2

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VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN) DEFICIENCY MAY CAUSE;

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CHEILOSIS
GLOSSITIS
DERMATITIS, BURNING AND ITCHING EYES
GROWTH RETARDATION
GONGENITAL MALFORMATION

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FOOD SOURCES OF VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN)

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LIVER
MILK
CHEESE
EGGYOLK
CRAB
DRIED MUSHROOM
SEAWEEDS
DARK GREEN LEAFY VEGGIES
ENRICHED FLOUR AND BREAD

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VITAMIN______ WORKS WITH OTHER B VITAMINS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY GROWTH AND TISSUE REPAIR , AND HELPS RELEASE ENERGY FROM CARBOHYDRATES.

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VITAMIN B2 RIBOFLAVIN

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CRACKED AND SORE LESIONS ON THE MOUTH CORNERS, DIFFCULTY EATING OR DRINKING ND AN OVERAL FEELING OF ILL HEALTH.

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CHEILOSIS

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A PAINFUL TONGUE WHICH APPEARS SMOOTH DUE TO LOSS OF THE FILIFORM AND SOMETIMES THE FUNGIFORM PAPILLAE SECONDARY TO RTAIN NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCIES , ESPECIALLY VITAMIN B DEFICIENCIES

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GLOSSITIS

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DRYNESS, ITCHING , REDNESS which can develop into FLAKING, SCALING, CRACKS, SWELLING, and blisters .

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DERMATITIS

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Absorbed through the INTESTTINAL TRACT with the help of lipids ( fats ) . Because they are more likely to accumulate in the body.

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Fat Soluble Vitamins

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Absorbed through the INTESTTINAL TRACT with the help of lipids ( fats ) . Because they are more likely to accumulate in the body.

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Fat Soluble Vitamins

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Vitamin C deficiency may cause

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SCURVY, HEMORRHAGING OF THE GUMS, DELAYED OR INCOMPLETE HEALING OF WOUNDS

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Food Sources of Vitamin C

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Ripe papaya, Citrus Fruit, raw cabbage, tomatoes, guava, mango , cantaloupes, sweet peppers, turnips, organ meats

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Alleviates allergic reactions, enhancing IMMUNE SYSTEM

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Vitamin C

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Vit. C is necessary for the formation , growth and repair of bone, skin, ans connective tissue.

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Vitamin C assists to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Also helps the body to soak up iron, which is required to make red blood cells.

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Vitamin C helps for burns and wounds heal. Also an Antioxidant like vitamin E

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A person with an eating disorder like ANOREXIA is at high risk for vitamin C.

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Symptoms of mild Vitamin C deficiency

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Nose bleeding, weakness, swollen gums, and lassitude

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Helps the body to convert food into ENERGY, and aids the function of the HEART and CARDIOVASCULAR system and the brain and nervous system

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VITAMIN B1 THIAMINE

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Helps ensure proper THYROID GLAND FUNCTIONING

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Iodine

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Iodine deficiency may cause

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Goiter

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Food sources for Iodine

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Salt, fish, sea foods , milk, meat , vegetables, cereals

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Bulging eyes

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Exophthalmos

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Essential in the formation of BLOOD . It is involved in the transport and storage or oxygen in the BLOOD

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Iron

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Iron Deficiency may cause

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ANEMIA,

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Food sources of Iron

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Organ meats, liver, egg yolk, legumes , green leafy , vegetables , squash, spinach

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An ailment where there is not wnough hemoglobin produced by the body to meets its requirement

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IDA ( IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA )

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A vutal component of nerve as it , stimulates MUSCLE CONTRACTION

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Sodium

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Sodium Deficiency may cause

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Weakness, Nausea, cramps in the muscle of the extremities

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Food sources of SODIUM

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Processed food, table salt, smoked fish and meat

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Helps muscles and nerves function properly. Maintain the proper ELECTROLYTE AND ACID- BASE BALANCE IN YOUR BODY. HELP LOWER YOUR RISK OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE.

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POTASSIUM

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Potassium Deficiency may cause

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Muscle Weakness, Confusion, Irritability, Fatigue, heart disturbances.

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POTASSIUM FOOD SOURCES

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Banana, Papaya, Avocado, Soy Beans, Spinach

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Mineralization of bones and teeth
Aids in the absorption of SUGARS and FATS

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PHOSPHORUS

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Phosphorus Food Sources

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Cheese, Oats, Cereals, Whole Wheat products

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Potassium Deficiency

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HYPOKALEMIA

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A medical condition in which our body fails to retain minimum becessary amount of POTASSIUM required for its day to day functioning.

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Potassium Deficiency ( Hypokalemia )

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Builds and Renew BONES and TEETHS and other tissues

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CALCIUM

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Calcium Deficiency may cause

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  1. Rickets
  2. Osteoporosis
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Food Sources of Calcium

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Fish eaten with Bones
Cheese
Beans
Legumes.
Sesame Seeds
Parmesan Cheese
Tofu
Soy bean

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For Normal Blood Clotting because without it Blood would not Clot

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VITAMIN K

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3 types of Vitamin K

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Vitamin K1
Vitamin K2
Vitamin K3

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“ANTIOXIDANT” Protects the structure and function of the muscle tissue.
Helps “SLOWING DOWN THE AGING PROCESS” “ HELPS IMPROVE FERTILITY”

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VITAMIN E ( TOCOPHEROL )

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Regulates the ABSORPTION AND TRANSPORT OF “CALCIUM” and “ PHOSPHOROUS IN THE BODY”

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Vitamin D ( Calceferol )

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Vitamin D deficiency may cause

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RICKETS, DEFECTIVE BONES, RETARTED GROWTH, FRAGILE BONES,

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Maintenance of “ VISUAL PURPLE FOR VISION IN DIM LIGHT “
NORMAL BONE AND TEETH DEVELOPMENT

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Vitamin A ( RETINOL )

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Vitamin A deficiency may cause

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Night Blindness, poor growth/faulty bone and tooth formation

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Food sources of Vitamin A

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Green Leafy Veggies: Kangkong, Camote leaves, Liver, Saluyot, Carrots, Organ Meets , Squash , Papaya

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Also known as NIGHT BLINDNESS

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KeratoMalcia

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