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What are the water soluble vitamins?

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B vitamins (Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, Folate, Cobalamin)
Vitamin C
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What are the fat soluble vitamins?

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Vitamins A, D, E, K,

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Vitamin C is required to produce ____.

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collagen

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What role do vitamins play in increase energy levels?

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Vitamins don’t directly increase energy levels but may have an impact on energy by enhancing metabolism of fats/proteins/carbs.

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What two common medications deplete Riboflavin?

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antibiotics, birth control

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There are two types of people you should be suspect of a biotin deficiency, who are they?

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Alcoholics and those with inflammatory bowel disorders.

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What is megaloblastic anemia?

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Anemia characterized by enlargement of red blood cells. This occurs when DNA synthesis is impaired, which allows continued growth of cells without division.

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B12 is obtained from what food sources?

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Animal products

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Almost every American is deficient in _________.

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B12

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What glands contain more vitamin C than any other organ?

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adrenals

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Describe the difference between primary and secondary deficiency.

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Primary deficiency is caused by a lack of the nutrient in the diet. Secondary deficiency is caused by increased depletion or decreased absorption due to an organic cause (disease), lifestyle factor (alcoholism, smoking) or medication.

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If a client came to you that drinks regularly, is currently taking Lasix and complaining of eye twitching what vitamin deficiency would you suspect?

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Thiamine

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When would you consider supplementing with pantothenic acid?

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In people suffering from chronic stress, adrenal fatigue, chronic fatigue, acne, arthritis, Parkinson’s, or peripheral polyneuropathy. Pantothenic acid may also be beneficial for athletes.

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Describe the importance of B12 in neurologic function.

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Because B12 plays a role in DNA synthesis, it is essential for the formation of all cells within the body, including myelin sheaths around nerve cells and the production of neurotransmitters.

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What are the 4D’s and what vitamin deficiency is it associated with?

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Niacin deficiency:

Diarrhea
Dermatitis
Dementia
Death

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What are the symptoms of a pyridoxine deficiency?

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sebborheic dermatitis
glossitis
angular chelitis
conjunctivitis
rashes in body folds
intense drowsiness
confusion
neuropathy
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What vitamin deficiency is associated with these symptoms?

sebborheic dermatitis, glossitis, angular chelitis, conjunctivitis, rashes in body folds, intense, drowsiness, confusion, neuropathy

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Pyridoxine (B6)

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What are three good food sources of Thiamine?

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  • pork
  • acorn squash
  • watermelon
  • fresh orange juice
  • cooked green peas
  • beans
  • corn
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What are three good food sources of Riboflavin?

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  • beef liver
    • oysters
    • yogurt
    • raw mushrooms
    • spinach
    • milk
    • boiled eggs
    • steak
    • feta cheese
    • ham
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What are three good food sources of Niacin?

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  • tuna
  • roasted chicken
  • peanuts
  • salmon
  • turkey
  • ground beef
  • raw mushrooms
  • lean steak
  • beef liver
  • cod
  • potato
  • halibut
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What are three good food sources of Pantothenic Acid?

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  • sunflower seeds
  • beef liver
  • raw mushroom
  • plain yogurt
  • acorn squash
  • peanuts
  • milk
  • chicken breast
  • broccoli
  • baked potato
  • legumes
  • eggs
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What are three good food sources of Biotin?

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  • peanuts
  • almonds
  • sweet potato
  • eggs
  • onions
  • oats
  • tomatoes
  • carrots
  • walnuts
  • salmon
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What are three good food sources of Folate?

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  • asparagus
  • cooked spinach
  • cooked lentils
  • black-eyed peas
  • romaine lettuce
  • turnips
  • broccoli
  • sunflower seeds
  • fresh orange juice
  • beets
  • kidney beans
  • beef liver
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What are three good food sources of Cobalamin?

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  • beef liver
  • clams
  • oysters
  • salmon
  • pot roast
  • yogurt
  • shrimp
  • milk
  • boiled eggs
  • ham
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What are three good food sources of Vitamin C?
- red bell pepper - orange - kiwi - broccoli - brussel sprouts - strawberries - tomato juice - watermelon - potato - carrots
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What are three good food sources of Pyridoxine?
- salmon - potato - banana - avocado - chicken breast - acorn squash - beef liver - turkey - steak - ham - watermelon - sunflower seeds - spinach
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What vitamin deficiency begins with symptoms of loss of appetite, stomach discomfort, and irritability, and progresses to include muscle cramps, pins and needles, and confusion?
Thiamine
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dry beriberi affects the ___ system
nervous
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wet beriberi affects the ___ system
cardiovascular
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beriberi is a condition resulting from ___ deficiency
thiamine
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Fatigue, weight loss, intestinal pain, nerve damage, sleep disturbance, involuntary eye movements, memory loss are all symptoms of what condition/vitamin deficiency?
dry beriberi, thiamine
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shortness of breath, coughing at night, peripheral edema, increased heart rate are symptoms of what condition/vitamin deficiency?
wet beriberi, thiamine
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Always supplement for ___ in individuals with congestive heart failure, Alzheimer's, MS, and kidney disease.
Thiamine
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Your client eats a standard American diet and complains of a poor memory. What vitamin should you consider supplementing?
Thiamine
35
Cracked lips, glossitis, and angular cheilitis are all symptoms of what vitamin deficiency?
Riboflavin
36
What vitamin is helpful in migraine prevention? What dose should be used for this purpose?
Riboflavin, 300-400mg daily
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Elevated homocysteine levels can be an indication of what vitamin deficiencies?
Riboflavin, Pyridoxine
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Dermatitis in a necklace pattern around the neck can indicate what vitamin deficiency?
Niacin
39
Diarrhea, decreased cold tolerance, dermatitis, irritability, poor concentration, anxiety, fatigue can all be indications of what vitamin deficiency?
Niacin
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Large doses of ___ can be preventative in early stages of schizophrenia, but do not cure the condition in existing cases.
Niacin
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___ is used in more than 200 enzymatic reactions in the body.
Niacin
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___ is used as a prescription drug for lowering colesterol
Niacin
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What are the most common risk factors for a niacin deficiency?
Poverty, alcoholism.
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A deficiency in ___ does not occur by itself, only with other B vitamins.
B5, pantothenic acid
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___ is used in the production of serotonin, antibodies, and histamine.
pyridoxine
46
The elderly, alcoholics, and those with type 1 diabetes are more at risk for what vitamin deficiency?
pyridoxine
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What is the best form of supplemental pyridoxine?
P5P
48
What B vitamin is synthesized in the gut?
biotin/B7
49
Lethargy, depression, hallucinations, and muscle pain are all symptoms of what vitamin deficiency?
biotin
50
Painful tingling in extremities, weakness, fatigue, irritability, GI problems, decreased appetite and weight loss are all symptoms of what condition?
megaloblastic anemia
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Megaloblastic anemia is caused by what vitamin deficiency?
Folate
52
What vitamin deficiency is associated with neural tube defects and miscarriages?
Folate
53
Pregnant women need more of this vitamin.
Folate
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Birth control medication increases depletion of what vitamins?
folate, cobalamin

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