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vitamins

  • definition
  • essential or non essential nutrients
  • exceptions
  • how do they taste
  • how many
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  • organic compounds needed in small amounts for growth, reproduction and good health
  • essential
  • D, K, niacin and biotin
  • tasteless
  • 13
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why are there exceptions in vitamins

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because they are produced in small amounts by microorganisms in GI tract

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what will a deficiency cause

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physiological symptoms

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what will consuming too much of some vitamins cause

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adverse effects

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classified into 2 groups

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  1. fat soluable vitamins

2. water soluable vitamins

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fat soluable vitamins

  • 4
  • absorbed with
  • can it be stored in the body
  • how are they packaged
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  • A, D, E, K
  • dietary fat
  • yes
  • in micelles
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water soluable vitamins

  • 2
  • absorbed with
  • can it be stored in body
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  • B and C
  • water and enter the blood stream directly
  • no but excesses can still be harmful
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5 vitamins founds in vegetables

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  1. folate
  2. A
  3. C
  4. E
  5. K
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3 vitamins found in fruit

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  1. folate
  2. C
  3. A
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6 vitamins found in grains

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  1. folic acid
  2. Niacin
  3. B6
  4. B12
  5. riboflavin
  6. thiamin
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4 vitamins found in protein

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  1. niacin
  2. thiamin
  3. B6
  4. B12
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4 vitamins found in dairy

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  1. riboflavin
  2. A
  3. B12
  4. D
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some vitamins function as

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antioxidants

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antioxidants

  • definition
  • 4 ex
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  • substances that neutralize free radicals

- vitamins A, C, E and beta carotene

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free radicals

  • definition
  • are normal by products of ___
  • can result from
  • contribute to
  • ex
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  • unstable oxygen -containing molecules that can damage the cells of the body
  • metabolism
  • toxins or UV rays in environment
  • increased risk of chronic diseases
  • heart disease, cancer, alzheimer’s
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vitamins differ in

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bioavailability

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bioavailability

  • definition
  • absorption
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the degree to which a nutrient is absorbed from foods and used in the body
-can change with a body’s need for a particular vitamin

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how can vitamins be destroyed

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by air, water or heat

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to preserve vitamins…

-4

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  1. don’t expose your produce to air (O2 destroys water soluable vitamins and vitamins A, E, K)
  2. A little water is enough for cooking (vitamins are lost)
  3. reduce cooking time
  4. keep your food cool
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bioavailability of ___ soluable vitamins is less than ___ soluable vitamins

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  • fat

- water

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what do fat soluable vitamins require

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-bile salts and micelles

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vitamins in ___ are less than bioavailable than those in ___ because of ____

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  • plant foods
  • animals
  • plant fiber
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what do plants provide

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phytochemicals

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phytochemicals

  • definition
  • what does it do to fruits and veggies
  • act as
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  • naturally occurring plant compounds
  • gives them its color
  • antioxidants
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provitamins - definition - converted to - ex
- substances found in foods that are not usable in their current form - converted to active form after absorption - beta carotene split into 2 molecules of vitamin A in sm intestine of liver
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preformed vitamins - found in - don not require
- found in foods already in active form | - conversion
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2 ex of storage of fat soluable vitamins
- liver stores vitamin A, some K and E | - fat and muscle store vitamin D
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vitamin A - known as 4 names - where is preformed vitamin A found - what contains provitamin A carotenoids - what is provitamin A carotenoids converted to
- retinoids, retinol, retinal, retinoic acid - in animal foods such as liver, eggs, fortified milk and cheese - plants - converted to retinol in your body
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carotenoids - include - definition - absorbed more efficiently if - are they toxic - excess amounts cause
- beta-carotene - pigments that give color to plants - more efficient if fat is present in the intestinal tract - no - non threatening condition called carotenodermia
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2 functions of vitamin A
1. essential for healthy eyes 2. involved it cell differentiation, reproduction, and immunity by promoting gene expression for healthy skin and mucous membranes, bone growth, fetal development and WBCs
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proteins needed for healthy eyes
rhodopsin and iodopsin
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rhodopsin and iodopsin
light sensitive proteins needed for vision
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vitamin A - daily needs (male and female) - food sources
- male: 900 micrograms retinol activity equivalency - female 700 ug RAE - organ meats, milk, eggs, carrots, spinach etc.
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vitamin A - excessive amount of preformed vitamin A can - upper limit for adults
- accumulate to toxic levels | - 3000 ug
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vitamin A deficiencies - chronic vitamin A deficiencies cause - prolonged vit A deficiency leads to - vit A deficiency associated with
- night blindness - xerophthalmia - stunting of bone
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xerophthalmia - definition - main cause of
- permanent damage to the cornea | - preventable blindness in children
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Vitamin E - number of natural forms - what is the most active form in the body - synthetic form found in - 2 functions - adult daily needs
- 8 - alpha-tocopherol - dietary supplements and is only 50% actie as natural form - 1. act as a powerful antioxidant 2. act as an anticoagulant - 15 mg of alpha tocopherol equivalents per day
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anticoagulant
inhibits formation of blood clots
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vitamin E - food sources - risk of consuming too much in natural food sources - risk of consuming too much in synthetic form in dietary supplements - upper limit - chronic deficiency of vitamin E can cause
- vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, fortified cereals, some green leafy vegetables - no known risk - can increase risk of hemorrhage - 1000 mg per day - rare but can cause nerve problems, muscle weakness and free radical damage to cell membranes
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VItamin K - # of forms - what are they - 2 functions
- 2 - 1. menaquinone 2. phylloquinone - 1. essential for blood clotting 2. important to bone health
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menaquinone
synthesized by intestinal bacteria
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phylloquinone
found in green plants
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Vitamin K function: essential for blood clotting - involved in - babies are given an injection when
- synthesizing blood clot factors | - after birth
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vitamin k function: important for bone health - enables what - chronic vit K deficiency may be a factor in
- bone protein osteocalcin to bind with calcium which acts as a coenzyme - osteoporosis
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vitamin K - daily needs of men and women - food sources
- men: 120 ug/day - women: 90 ug/day - green veggies, vegetables and margarine
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vitamin K - consuming too much - people taking ____ meds such as ____ need to keep vit K intake consistent - changes in intake can cause __ or __ drug effectiveness - vit K deficiency that is severe enough to effect blood clotting is ___; who is at risk
- no known problems from foods or supplements - anticoagulant; warfarin (coumadin) - increase or decrease - rare; people with problems absorbing fat
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VItamin D - known as ___ because - ____ compound in skin is converted to ___ form of vit D - inactive form converted to ___ form in ___ then to ___ form in __
- sunshine vitamin because it is made in the body with help of sunlight (UV) - cholesterol-containing; inactive - circulating in liver; active form in kidneys
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vitamin D | -functions
1. active form acts as a hormone 2. regulates 2 important bone minerals 3. may aid prevention of some cancers, diabetes, heart disease and multiple sclerosis
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Vitamin D: regulates 2 important bone minerals | -what are they
calcium and phosphorus
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calcium and phosphorus - stimulates - maintains
- intestinal absorption of Ca and P | - healthy blood levels and builds and maintains bones
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when dietary calcium is low
vit D and parathyroid hormone cause calcium to leave bones to maintain necessary blood levels
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vitamin D - daily needs - can sun exposure meet needs - what reduces vit D production and absorption - food sources
- 15-20 ug (600-800 IU) per day depending on age - no - skin pigmentation and use of sunscreen, weak sunlight intensity and pollution - fortified milk and yogurt, fortified cereals and fatty fish
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Vitamin D - overuse of supplements may lead to - upper limit
- hypervitaminosis D which causes hypercalcemia | - 4,000 international units (100 ug)
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rickets - definition - on the rise in the US due to - bones weaken due to
- vitamin D deficiency disease in children - decreased milk consumption - decreased Ca and P which leads to bowed legs (children only)
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osteomalacia - definition - causes
- adult equivalent of rickets | - muscle and bone weakness and pain
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water soluable vitamins - how many - __ belong to B vit complex - vitamin
- 9 - 8 - C
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8 water soluable vitamins that belong to B vit complex
1. thiamin 2. riboflavin 3. niacin 4. vit B6 5. folate 6. vit B12 7. pantothenic acid 8. biotin
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B vitamins and vit c are water soluable - dissolve in - are not - excess is secreted in - routine excessive intake can be - B vits share a common role as - provide energy?
- water - stored in body except B12 - urine - harmful - coenzymes - no but many are needed to use carbs, protein and fat as fuel
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coenzymes
help enzymes produce chemical reactions in cells
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thiamin - B __ - discovered when - 3 functions
- 1 - first B vitamin discovered - 1. transmission of nerve impulses - 2. metabolism of carbs and certain AA 3. plays role in breakdown of alc in body
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thiamin - daily needs (men and women) - food sources
- men: 1.2 mg/day women: 1.1 mg/day - enriched and whole grain products and pork
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consuming too much of thiamin
no known toxicity and no UL set
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Beriberi - definition - symptoms - common or rare in US due to - chronic ___ can lead to advanced form ___
- thiamin deficiency disease - rapid heart beat, edema, confusion, loss of coordination and shortness of breath - rare due to enrichment of grains - wernicke-korsakoff syndrome
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wernicke korsakoff syndrome - definition - symptoms - due to
- progressively damaging brain disorder - confusion, memory loss, loss of coordination, tremors and hallucinations - thiamin deficient diet and alcohol interfering with thiamin absorption
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riboflavin - b__ - definition - abundant in - what preserves riboflavin content - 3 functions - daily needs (men and women) - food sources
- 2 - light sensitive vitamin - in milk - opaque containers - 1. important for energy metabolism (able to use fats, carbs and protein for energy) 2. keeps cell healthy 3. enhances functions of other B vitamins - men: 1.3 mg/day; women 1.1 mg/day - milk, yogurt
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riboflavin - excess - UL - deficiency symptoms
- excreted in urine - no UL set - rarely seen in healthy ind. eating a balanced diet but include sore throat, swelling inside mouth, inflammed and purpleish red tongue, dry tongue
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niacin - B __ - 2 active forms - 3 functions - can it be made in the body
- 3 - nicotinic acid and nicotinamide - 1. energy metabolism 2. synthesize fat and cholesterol 3. keep skin cells and digestive system healthy - yes from the AA trytophan
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how much niacin would be prescribed to people? | -why
- high dose: 50 times UL | - to decrease blood LDL cholesterol and tryglycerides and increase blood HDL
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Niacin - daily needs (men and women) - food sources - what are good sources of trytophan
- men: 16 mg/day; women: 14mg/day - meat, fish, poultry, enriched whole grain breads and fortified cereals - protein rich foods
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niacin | -over consumption
- flushing, nausea and vomitting | - toxicity to liver
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pellagra - definition - four Ds - once common in
- niacin deficiency disease - dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, and death - in south due to corn based diet

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