Vitamins and supplements(?) Flashcards
1
Q
Established benefit of folic acid
A
Prevent neural tube defect
2
Q
Recommended dose of folic acid supplementation for a healthy pregnant female?
A
0.4 mg OD
(Note: dose is higher in history of neural tube defect)
3
Q
Side effect of excess folate intake
A
Peripheral neuropathy
4
Q
Summary of vitamin D functions
A
- Calcium and bone homeostasis
- Cellular and immune function
5
Q
Recommended daily intake of vitamin D for healthy adults
A
2.5 mcg (100 IU)
6
Q
Recommended daily intake of vitamin D for pregnant or breastfeeding women?
A
10 mcg (400 IU)
7
Q
Recommended daily intake of folic acid in healthy adults?
A
0.4 mg
8
Q
Recommended daily intake of folic acid in healthy adults?
A
0.4 mg
9
Q
Common dietary antioxidants (which vitamins are antioxidants)
A
Vitamins A, C, E
10
Q
Vitamin B2 may have a role in what type of condition?
A
Episodic migraine
