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Vitamins and Nutriets Flashcards

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What Vitamin A does?

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Vision, Infection protection, Immune system regulation, Reduce risk of diseases of aging, Antioxidant benefits

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If you consume too much Vitamin A?

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Problems from supplements, yellow skin from eating, not harmful

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Vitamin A Fat/Water?

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Fat Soluble

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What Vitamin D does?

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Calcium and Phosphorus absorption, Bones and teeth strengthen

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If dont consume enough Vitamin D?

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Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia

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Too much Vitamin D?

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Problems from supplements not food, consumption or excessive sun exposure

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Fat/Water Vitamin D

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Fat

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What Vitamin E does?

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Neutralizes free radicals

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Too much Vitamin E?

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Increased effect of anticoagulant medication, problems from supplements not food consumption

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Fat/Water Vitamin E

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Fat

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What Vitamin K does?

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Blood Clotting

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Too much Vitamin K?

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Eat foods high in K with moderation if on anticoagulant medication

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13
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Fat/Water Vitamin K

A

Fat

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What B1 Thiamin does?

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Faciliates energy production from carbohydrates, May help maintain mental function

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Too much B1 Thiamin?

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Extra excreted and no energy benefit

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16
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Fat/Water B1 Thiamin?

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Water

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What B2 Riboflavin does?

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Helps produce energy, regulate metabolism

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18
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Fat/Water B2 Riboflavin?

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Water

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What B3 Niacin does?

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Influences metabolism, Facilitates use of fatty acids and sugar

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Too much B3 Niacin?

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Self-perscribing large doses to lower cholesterol may lead to adverse effects without lowering cholesterol

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Fat/Water B3 Niacin

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Water

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What B3 Pyridoxine does?

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Nonessential amino acid production, Production of chemicals such as insulin, hemoglobin , and antibodies

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Fat/Water B6 Pyridoxine

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Water

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What Folate/ Folic Acid, Folacin does?

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Hemoglobin production, Birth defect reduction

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Fat/Water Folate/Folic Acid, Folacin

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Water

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What B12 Cobalamin does?

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Red Blood Cell Production

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27
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Dont consume enough B12 Cobalamin

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Pernicious anemia occures when body cannot absorb B12

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28
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Too Much B12 Cobalamin?

A

No benefits such as increased energy from taking extra

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29
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Fat/Water B12 Cobalamin

A

Water

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30
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Fat/Water Biotin

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Water

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Fat/Water Pantothenic Acid

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Water

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32
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Fat/Water Choline (Vitamin Like)

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Water

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What Vitamin C does?

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Wound healing, Infection protection, Antioxidant benefits, Plant-based iron absorption

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34
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Fat/Water Vitamin C

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Water

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What Calcium does

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Bone Strength, Muscle contraction, heart beat, nerve function, blood clotting

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36
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Not enough Calcium

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Strategies for bone health: Consume calcium and D, Participate in weight-bearing activity, Avoid smoking, Aviod excessive alcohol

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37
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Too much Calcium

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Adverse effects unlikely unles UL is exceeded, Chronic heartburn from antacids beyond recommended dosage

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38
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Major or Trace Calcium

A

Major

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39
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What Phosphorus does?

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Cellular energy, Energy metabolism regulation, Component of bones and teeth, Part of DNA and RNA

40
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Not enough Phosphorus

A

Deficiency rare except for people who take an antacid with aluminum hydroxide for a long time

41
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Too much Phosphorus

A

Reduced blood calcium leading to bone loss

42
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Major or Trace Phosphorus

A

Major

43
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What Magnesium does?

A

Important component of a variety of body chemicals, Muscle function, Heart rhythm, Blood pressure, Component of bones

44
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Too much Magnesium

A

Not problem if from food except if kidney disease when excess cant be excreted

45
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Major/ Trace Magnesium

A

Major

46
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What Sodium (electrolyte) does

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Cellular fluid regulation, Muscle relaxation, Nerve impulse transmission, Blook pressure regulation

47
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Major/Trace Sodium

A

Major

48
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What Chloride (electrolyte) does?

A

Cellular fluid regulation, nutrient digestion and absorption, Nerve impulse transmission

49
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Major/ Trace Chloride (electrolyte)

A

Major

50
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What Potassium (electrolyte) does?

A

Cellular fluid and mineral regulation, Blunts sodium’s effects on blood pressure, Nerve impulse transmission, Reduces risk of kidney stones and bone loss, Muscle contraction

51
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What Calcium does

A

Bone Strength, Muscle contraction, heart beat, nerve function, blood clotting

52
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Not enough Calcium

A

Strategies for bone health: Consume calcium and D, Participate in weight-bearing activity, Avoid smoking, Aviod excessive alcohol

53
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Too much Calcium

A

Adverse effects unlikely unles UL is exceeded, Chronic heartburn from antacids beyond recommended dosage

54
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Major or Trace Calcium

A

Major

55
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What Phosphorus does?

A

Cellular energy, Energy metabolism regulation, Component of bones and teeth, Part of DNA and RNA

56
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Not enough Phosphorus

A

Deficiency rare except for people who take an antacid with aluminum hydroxide for a long time

57
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Too much Phosphorus

A

Reduced blood calcium leading to bone loss

58
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Major or Trace Phosphorus

A

Major

59
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What Magnesium does?

A

Important component of a variety of body chemicals, Muscle function, Heart rhythm, Blood pressure, Component of bones

60
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Too much Magnesium

A

Not problem if from food except if kidney disease when excess cant be excreted

61
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Major/ Trace Magnesium

A

Major

62
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What Sodium (electrolyte) does

A

Cellular fluid regulation, Muscle relaxation, Nerve impulse transmission, Blook pressure regulation

63
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Major/Trace Sodium

A

Major

64
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What Chloride (electrolyte) does?

A

Cellular fluid regulation, nutrient digestion and absorption, Nerve impulse transmission

65
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Major/ Trace Chloride (electrolyte)

A

Major

66
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What Potassium (electrolyte) does?

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Cellular fluid and mineral regulation, Blunts sodium’s effects on blood pressure, Nerve impulse transmission, Reduces risk of kidney stones and bone loss, Muscle contration

67
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Too Much Potassium

A

Not a problem if from food except if kidney disease when excess cant be excreted

68
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Major/Trace Potassium

A

Major

69
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What Chromium does?

A

With insulin for blood glucose use

70
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Too much chromium

A

Not a prolem if from food, Few adverse effects (no UL)

71
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Major or Trace Chromium

A

Trace

72
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What Copper Does

A

Hemogloven production, Component of enzymes, Connective tissue, myelin, melanin, cellular energy

73
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Too much copper

A

Not a problem if from food

74
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Major or Trace Copper

A

Trace

75
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What Fluoride does

A

Tooth enamel, protect tooth decay

76
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Not enough Fluoride

A

Increased risk for cavities

77
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Too much Fluoride

A

Fluorosis: Mottled appearance of (healthy) teeth (becoming more common

78
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Major or Trace Fluoride

A

Trace

79
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What Iodine does

A

Energy regulation via its part in thyroid hormones health, fetal and infant development

80
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Major or Trace Iodine

A

Trace

81
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What Iron does

A

Part of Hemoglobin, Beta carotene to A conversion, Collagen and amino acid production, Brain development, Immune system function

82
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Too much Iron

A

Children need immediate medical attention for overdose (too many chewable vitamins)

83
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Trace or Major Iron

A

Trace

84
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What Manganese does

A

Partners with many enxymes, DNA, RNA, Bone formation, nutrient metabolism

85
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Too much manganese

A

not a problem if from food

86
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Major/Trace Manganese

A

Trace

87
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What Molybdenum does

A

With riboflavin to make hemoglobin from stored iron components of enzymes

88
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Too much molybdenum

A

uncommon

89
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Major/Trace Molybdenum

A

Trace

90
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What Selenium does

A

Antioxidant properties, Cell growthm Immune function

91
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Too much Selenium

A

Not a problem if from food, yes if from supplements

92
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Major or Trace Selenium

A

Trace

93
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What Zinc Does

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Cell reproduction, Tissue growth and repair, associated with many enzymres, would healing, immune system functioning, taste and smell, promotes use of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates

94
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Too much Zinc

A

Nausea, diarrhea, headaches, low copper levels, reduced immune function, low HDL, popular supplement so check

95
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Major or Trace Zinc

A

Trace

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