Fat-soluble vitamins Flashcards
All fat-soluble vitamins have the possibility for _______ due to their ability to be stored in the body for long periods of time
Toxicity
Absorption of fat-soluble vitamins is dependent on the body’s ability to absorb ______ ____
Dietary fat
Clients with cystic fibrosis, celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, or intestinal bypasses are at risk for ________
Deficiencies
Clients with liver disease are at risk for
Toxicity
Contributes to vision health, tissue strength and growth, and embryonic development
Vitamin A (retinol, beta-carotene)
Deficiency in Vitamin A results in
Reduced night vision
Dry/thick eyes
Mucosa changes
Food sources of Vitamin A
Fish liver oils Egg yolks Butter Cream Dark yellow/orange fruits and vegetables (carrots, yams, apricots, squash, cantaloupe)
Assists in utilization of calcium and phosphorus, and aids in skin repair
Vitamin D (calciferol)
Enables the body to synthesize vitamin D
Sunlight
Deficiency of vitamin D results in
Bone demineralization
Rickets
Excess consumption of vitamin D may cause
Hypercalcemia
Food sources of vitamin D
Fortified milk
Cod liver oil
Eggs
Deficiency in vitamin K results in
Increased bleeding time
Used as an antidote for excess anticoagulants
Vitamin K
Dietary sources for vitamin K
Some oils
Liver
Green leafy vegetables (spinach, broccoli, cabbage)
