Vitamins + Minerals Flashcards

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

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Source: fish, meat, poultry

Function: carb + fat metabolism

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Vitamin E

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Source: fortified cereal, nuts, oils and greens

Function: protection of cell destruction and formation of blood cells

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Calcium

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normal blood clotting
bone and tooth development
nerve and muscle function

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Sources’ to increase Vitamin A (Retinol)?

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good source is yellow and orange foods

oranges, egg yolks, fish oil, butter, milk

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Vitamin K

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Source: dairy and grain products

Function: normal blood clotting, bone growth

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Fat Soluble

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Vitamins A, D, E, K

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Potassium

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fluid balance
muscle contractions
nerve, muscle, heart function

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Biotin function…

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Source: liver, cereal, grains, yeast, legumes

Function: carb, fat and protein metabolism

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Vitamin B12 (Cobalamins)

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Source: meats, seafood, dairy products, molasse

Function: nerve cell devolvement and maintenance

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A medical assistant is providing education on bone loss and calcium regulation. Which supplement should be recommended?

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Vitamin D

a fat soluble vitamin that regulates the absorption of calcium and aid in building bones and teeth

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Vitamin A (Retinol)

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Source: milk, butter, meat, fish oil

Function: night vision, cell growth, health of skin

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Trace Minerals

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20mg or less to promote health

iron, iodine, zinc, copper, fluoride

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Major Minerals

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100mg+ to promote health

calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium

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Sodium

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fluid balance
glucose transport
acid base balance
muscle and nerve production

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Iron

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formation of hemoglobin in red blood cells

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Phosphorus

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energy production

17
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Water Soluble

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Vitamins B’s, Biotin, Vitamin C

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Vitamin D

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Source: sunlight, fortified milk, eggs, fish

Function: calcium absorption, teeth and bone structure, support heart and nerve muscle

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

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Source: organ meat, dairy, eggs, leady greens

Function: fat and protein metabolism

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Vitamin C ( Ascorbic Acid)

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Source: berries, citrus, fruit, green pepper, mango, broccoli, potatoes

Function: immunity, iron absorption, structure of bones

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Folate

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Source: liver, greens, beans, asparagus

Function: genetic material and maintenance of blood cells

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

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Source: whole grains, rice, nuts

Function: carb metabolism, heart nerve+ muscle function

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Magnesium

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carb and protein metabolism
muscle contraction and structure

24
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What major mineral is responsible for fluid balance, glucose transport, acid base balance, and muscle and nerve function?

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SODIUM- PT with cardiovascular disease should decrease sodium intake but some sodium is essential