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