Exam #2
Health Science Heal 2045 with Troy at Marquette University
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By: Samantha Paredes
Created: 2010-10-05
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new units of measurement are quantified by...
activity level, NOT mass
what is a primary deficiency?
a deficiency related to inadequate intake of a nutrient in the diet
what is a secondary deficiency?
a deficiency related to a disease
when do symptoms of a nutritional deficiency arise?
symptoms take a while to surface - they may not surface for weeks, months, or even for years... especially for the fat-soluble vitamins.
what are the antioxidants?
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Selenium
beta carotene
other carotenoids
(sometimes copper and zinc)
Vitamin E
Selenium
beta carotene
other carotenoids
(sometimes copper and zinc)
what is the action of antioxidants?
antioxidants prevent free radical damage by donating an electron (hydrogen derivatives) without harming themselves
a megadose is...
10x or more of the RDA or DRI of a nutrient
possible health benefits of antioxidants?
associated with prevention of diseases such as Coronary Heart disease, cancers, cataracts, and slower aging
the fat soluble vitamins are...
Vitamins A, D, E, and K
the water-soluble vitamins are...
Vitamin C and all the B vitamins
Vitamin D
aka cholecalciferol,
Vitamin A
aka retinoids, carotenoids
Vitamin E
aka tocopherols, tocotrienols
Vitamin C
aka ascorbic acid
Vitamin B1
aka thiamin
Vitamin B2
aka riboflavin
Vitamin B6
aka pyroxidine
Vitamin B3
aka niacin
Vitamin B9
aka folate, folic acid
Vitamin B12
aka cobalamin
1 tsp of salt (NaCl) =
2000 mg of sodium
source of retinoids
animal sources (organ meats, butter, eggs... higher toxicity potential)
source of carotenoids
plant sources (dark green/yellow fruits/veggies; relatively nontoxic)
source of Vitamin D
cholecalciferols: whole or nonfat fortified milk
source of zinc
seafood, meats, whole grains
source of Vitamin C
ascorbic acid: fruits and veggies
source of Vitamin B12
cobalamin: animal food sources only
source of iron
organ meats, legumes, whole & enriched grains, and heme iron from animal meats (better absorbed than the plant, nonheme sources)
source of sodium
processed/convenience foods
blood clotting nutrients
Vitamin K and calcium
wound healing nutrients
Vitamin C and zinc
bone/tooth nutrients
Vitamin D, calcium, phosphorous, fluoride, magnesium, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
what are the functions of Vitamin A?
bone remodeling, night vision, skin (Retin A & Accutane), epithelial cells
function of iron?
oxygen transport
function of iodine?
production of thyroxine, regulation of BMR
function of potassium?
cardiac function; deficiency of potassium can cause sudden cardiac arrest in anorexics
function of sulfur
structure of proteins, detoxifier
function of selenium
antioxidant (prevent free radical damage)
About this deck
By: Samantha Paredes
Created: 2010-10-05
Size: 38 flashcards
Views: 30
Created: 2010-10-05
Size: 38 flashcards
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