Vits and minerals Flashcards
Folate pathway
draw it
What are the roles of vitamins in the body? (3)
Cofactors
Regulation
Antioxidants
What is a dietary reference intake?
General term for a set of reference values used to plan and assess nutrient intakes of healthy people
What is an RDA (recommended dietary allowance)?
avg daily level intake sufficient to meet needs
What is AI (adequate intake)?
Established when evidence is insufficient to develop an RDA, and set at a level to ensure nutritional adequacy
What is EAR (estimated average requirement)?
Expected to satisfy the needs of 50% of the people in that age group based on scientific literature
How many cups of veggies do you need?
2.5
How many ounces of grains do you need?
6 oz
How many cups of fruit?
2
How many cups of dairy?
3
how many oz of protein foods?
5.5
What happens to the need for micronutrients as you age?
increase
Which B vitamins have a TUL?
B3 and B6
What is B1?
Thiamin
Which water soluble vitamins can be broken down?
B, not C
What is Vitamin C needed for?
Collagen synthesis
Hydroxylation rxns
Is vit C a coenzyme?
No
Is vit C an antioxidant? Oxidant?
Yes to both
What is the effect of Vit C with Fe?
Increases absorption
What is the role of thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, and biotin?
Degrade CHO and fats in Krebs cycle
Which B vitamins is involved in protein and AA breakdown?
B6
What is folate needed for?
Biosynthesis of DNA
B12 catalyzes which rxn?
Remethylation of homocystiene to methionine
PLP (B6) is used in which rxn?
Amino acid nitrogen transfers
Which AA metabolism requires folic acid?
S
G
M
H
What vitamin is required for myelin sheath production
B12
What is the role of folate/B12?
One carbon transfer
B12 deficiency leads to what?
pernicious anemia
Folate deficiency causes what?
Megaloblastic anemia
Cobalamin contains what ion?
Cobalt ion in a ring structure
What is the function of R binders in the mouth?
Holds B12 until hits stomach where intrinsic factor takes over
What is the factor released from parietal cells that aid in B12 absorption?
Intrinsic factor
Why is supplementary B12 needed if there is a stomach stapling?
Lower intrinsic factor production
Cobalamin deficiency results in what?
Pernicious anemia
What causes pernicious anemia?
Failure to secrete intrinsic factor or B12 deficiency
What is the parasite that causes pernicious anemia?
Diphyllobothrium latum
How do you diagnose an intrinsic factor deficiency?
Schilling test
What are the symptoms of B12 pernicious anemia?
Neuron demyelination
Folate deficiency results in what symptoms?
Diarrhea
glossitis