Modules 1-3: Macro/Micro Nutrients and Digestion & Absorption

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What sources can we find B12 and what happens when deficient?

Muscle Meats, Eggs, dairy products; Neurological disorders, pernicious anemia.

Possible symptoms of Vitamin K Deficiency?

conditioned deficiencies associated w/ internal bleeding

Fat Soluble Vitamins

A, D, E K

What does AI mean?

Adequate Intake; provides an assumed adequate nutritional goal when no RDA e

What are the B-complex vitamins

B1 - thiamin B2 - riboflavin B3- niacin B5 - pantothenic acid B6- pyridoxine B7 - biotin B9- folic acid B12 - cobalamin

Which of the B vitamins has symptoms associated w/ Excess consumption and what are they?

B3; Flushing, burning, tingling around the neck, face and hands

What 3 vitamins are needed for Homocystine conversion?

B6, B12 and Folate

What roles does vitamin E play in the body?

Blood cells, cell membranes

Where is Vitamin E stored?

Body fat tissue

Water Soluble Vitamins

C, and B-complex

Where do we get vitamin D from?

Cod Liver oil, eggs dairy

What does EAR mean?

Estimated Average Requirement; meets the requirements of half of the individuals

What roles does vitamin A play in the body?

Eye function, teeth, skin, Hormone function, reproduction, neuromuscular, bones

Where do we get vitamin A from?

Green Vegetables, milk, butter, cheese

What are possible symptoms of Vitamin A excess?

Headache, vomiting, peeling of skin, anorexia, swelling of long bones

Where do we get vitamin K from?

Leafy greens, cereals, fruits, meats

What sources can we find B7 and what happens when deficient?

Legumes, veggies, meats; Fatigue, depression, nausea, muscle pains

Where are vitamins A, D and K stored?

Liver

What sources can we find B3 and what happens when deficient?

Livers, lean meats, grains, legumes; Pellagra

What sources can we find B6 and what happens when deficient?

Meats, veggies, wholegrains; Kidney Stones, dermatitis, convulsions, irritability, muscle twitching

What sources can we find B5 and what happens when deficient?

Most foods; Fatigue, impaired coordination, nausea

What sources can we find B2 and what happens when deficient?

Most foods; red lips, eye lesions, cracks at edge of mouth

What roles does vitamin B12 play in the body?

Neuromuscular, blood formation

What are possible symptoms of Vitamin A deficiency?

Night blindness; Permanent Blindness

What sources can we find B1 and what happens when deficient?

Pork, organ meat, whole grains; Beriberi

Possible symptoms of Vitamin E Deficiency?

Possible anemia

What does RDA mean?

Recommended Daily Allowance; Avg. intake level to meet 98% of population

Possible symptoms of Vitamin E excess?

Relatively non-toxic

What are possible symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency?

Rickets in children; Osteomalacia in Adults

Where do we get vitamin E from?

Seeds, leafy Greens

What roles does vitamin B6 play in the body?

Skin, Hormone formation, blood formation, neuromuscular

What roles does vitamin D play in the body?

Teeth, bones

What roles does vitamin C play in the body?

Teeth, skin, bones, blood formation

What are possible symptoms of Vitamin D excess?

Vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, kidney damage

What sources can we find Folate and what happens when deficient?

Whole wheat, green veggies; Anemia, GI problems, Red tongue,

What are the dietary antioxidants?

b-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E

What roles does vitamin K play in the body?

blood clotting

Possible symptoms of Vitamin K excess?

relatively nontoxic; Jaundice is overconsumes

What does UI mean?

tolerable upper intake level; The highest average daily nutrient intake level likely to pose no risk


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