vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, and obesity Flashcards
what are vitamins required for
-required for normal body metabolism, growth, and development
-required for formation of RBCs, nerve cells, hormones, genetic material, bone, and other tissues
which vitamin is good for wound healing, tissue repair, and infection prevention
C
which vitamin is good fo energy, metabolism, and production of RBCs
B
describe and anme some water soluble vitamins
water solubke vitamins are not stored in the body and are rapidle eliminated
B complex, and C
describe fat soluble vitamins and give examples
stored in the body when taken in excess, absorbed from the intestine with dietary fat
A, D, E, K
minerals and electrolytes are essential constituents of…
bone, teeth, cell membranes, connective tissues, many essential enzymes
what do minerals and electrolytes do
-maintain fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance
-maintain osmotic pressure, nerve and muscle function, assist in diffusion
-influence groth process
name some minerals and electrolytes
calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium
normal sodium value
135-145
normal potassium value
3.5-5
normal chloride value
95-105
what is recommended daily allowance (RDA)
how much is needed to meet the needs of a healthy person
what is the best form of supplementation
changes in diet
what are some situations in which you would be careful with replacement
-renal failure (careful with postassiuma nd phosphorus)
-hepatic failure (may need special supplements)
-vitamin K (used to reverse warfarin and works on clotting enzymes in liver)
describe obesity
-considered major public health problem
-high rates of morbity and mortality
-ombes: BMI >30
-substantially increases risks for development of numerous health problems
