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What are the 4 fat-soluble vitamins?

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A, D, E, K

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What do fat-soluble vitamins require for abspt?

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Bile and dietary fat

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How are these vitamins transported?

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W/ fats through lymphatic system in chylomicrons

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Are these vits stored? Where?

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Yes, in body fat (adipose tissue)>Thus intake can vary w/o risk of deficiency

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e. Not easily excreted, unlike water soluble vitaminsi. **Increase … ii. Ppl should not take supplements high in these vitamins

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FIGURE OUT

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What are pre-made/preformed vit A called? Is it active or inactive? Toxic?

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Retinoids: retinol, retinal, retinoic acidActive (usable)May be toxic

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Where are retinoids found?

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Animal foods>Liver, eggs, fortified into dairy, fish

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What is the provitamin/precursor form of Vit A)? Is it active or inactive? Toxic?

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CarotenoidsInactiveNon-toxic

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Where are carotenoids found?

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Plants → Yellow, orange, red fruits and veggies>More color, more carotenoids• Frozen and canned > retail fresh»Carrots, red bell peppers, cantaloupe

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What is Retinoid fxn?

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> Key role in night vision>Cell differentiation (key in fetal development)>Growth regulation”needed for vision (retinal), and for growth and differentiation of cells (retinoic acid)”

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What is Retinoic Acid used for?

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used topically to treat certain skin conditions (e.g. acne)>Vit A is a key component>Helps cells divide more rapidly, clearing old cells

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What is fxn of Carotenoids? How absorbed?

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Family of Phytonutrients>Decrease cancer risk and prevent macular de-generation»>In eye, (yellow) carotenoids have been shown to decrease risk of macular degeneration>Need dietary fat to be absorbed (absorbed in chylomicron)

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(???) How are preformed and precursor forms of Vit A transformed in digestive tract?

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> Preformed → Retinol transformed into Retinal >Precursor → Beta-carotene transformed into Retinal in liverand intestinal mucosa&raquo_space;Retinal is converted to Retinoic Acid, can’t covert back

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What is Vit A role in Visual Cycle?

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> Vit A is a component of Rhodopsin (retinal + opsin) >When light hits, Retinal molecule changes molecular form»>Bent (cis) → straight (trans)»>Signals to brain that there’s light>Retinal breaks away from opsin → brain perceives light»>Retinal is lost in cycle»>Need more to form Rhodopsin»>If insufficient Retinal, eyes have difficulty adjusting to dark”- Retinal binds to opsin in the eye to form rhodopsin. After light strikes rhodopsin to begin the visual cycle, a nerve impulse is sent to the brain so the light is perceived.- When vit A is deficient, there is a delay in the regeneration of rhodpsin that causes difficulty seeing in dim light (night blindness).”

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What is Vit A role in Gene Expression and Cell Differentiation ?

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> Vit A has a role in directing which genes are transcribed and translated to create diff kinds of proteins»>Impt in early development and growth”- In order to affect gene expression, retinoic acid enters the nucleus of specific target cells, where it binds to retinoic acid receptor proteins; the retinoic acid-protein complex then binds to the regulatory region of DNA.”

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What is relationship btwn Vit A and Keratin?

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> Vit A helps w/ turnover of cells in eye that help w/ moisture and lubrication»>W/ insufficient Vit A, body creates Keratin, which leads to a hard and dry layer in the eye

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Causes and symptoms of Vit A Deficiency?

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Caused by insufficient intake of Vit A, fat>Night blindness>If severe: permanent blindness>Xerophathalmia – lack of mucous synthesis»>Keratin on the eye”More severe deficiency interferes w/ cell differentiation. This impairs immune fxn and growth and causes epithelial surface of eye to become hard and dry, leading to infection and blindness.”

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Causes and symptoms fo Vit A Toxicity?

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Retinoids – can be toxic and can increase risk of bone fractures and birth defects&raquo_space;>Supplements (including multivitamin) have Vitamin A in multivitamins has been related to hip fractures in postmenopausal womenCarotenoids – not toxic, but high intake can cause&raquo_space;>Hypercarotenemia: orange hue in skin, benign&raquo_space;>Birth defects

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What are dietary and other sources of Vit D? Essential?

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Vit D = “sunshine vitamin” → Produced in the skin by exposure to UV light>Not found in many foods, mostly eggs, fatty fish (salmon), and milk (fortified dairy products)>Only conditionally essential in diet if you’re not producing enough through skin

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What is active form of Vit D?

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Vit D3, or Cholecalciferol>Modified in liver and then activated in kidney

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Vit D toxicity?

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Toxic at high lvls>Flynn – toxicity not thought to be issue, even w/ supplementation, but widespread use of vit D as supplement is relatively newBook info:»>High blood and urine Ca2+ concentrations»>Depositing of Ca2+ in blood vessels and kidneys, cardiovascular damage and possibly death

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Vit D fxns?

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> Bone health → maintains lvls of Ca2+ and P in blood that favor bone mineralization w/ calcium phosphate>Normal fxning of parathyroid gland>Regulation of immune system

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How is Vit D synthesized? Where is it activated?

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Light causes 7-dehydrocholesterol to be converted to Vit D3 → Needs to be activated in liver and then kidney

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Is dietary Vit D3 active or inactive?

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Inactive

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How does Vit D affect Ca2+ Abspt? PTH?
>Increases abspt of dietary Ca2+ through normalizing parathyroid gland>Vit D works w/ parathyroid hormone (PTH) to increase Ca2+ retention at kidney, increase release at the bone, and increase abspt at the intestine
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Causes and symptoms of Vit D deficiency?
>Dietary Ca2+ can’t be absorbed efficiently>Improper bone mineralization>Abnormalities in bone structure>Cancer potential for all ages
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Vit D deficiency in CHILDREN?
RICKETS=Bowed legs and abnormal ribs>>>Has increased overtime bc children wearing more sunscreen and covered up
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Vit D deficiency in ADULTS?
OSTEOMALACIA=Bone pain, muscle aches, increase in bone fractures
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How does Vit E exist in food?
In 8 forms/isomers – we’re not able to absorb in all of those forms
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What form of Vit E is the only form we can absorb and USE in the body?
Alpha-tocopherol
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What is needed for Vit E to be absorbed and why?
FAT -- bc packaged in chylomicron and then delivered throughout body
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Why is Vit E requirement so high?
>Req is based on amount needed to maintain plasma concentrations of alpha-tocopherol that protect RBC membranes from rupturing>Requirement assumes vegetable oil intake>>>Vit E is added to keep vegetable oils (high in polyunsat fats) from oxidizing
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Causes and symptoms of Vit E deficiency in premature infants?
>Mother doesn’t transfer Vit E to fetus until 37weeks>>>Can result in hemolytic anemia (rupture of RBCs)>>>Same symptoms as iron and Vit B6 deficiency>Deficiency is rare bc vit E is plentiful in food supply and stored in many body tissues
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What are some dietary sources of Vit E?
EVOO, Soybean oil, Nuts and seeds
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What are some fxns of Vit E?
>Antioxidant>>> Protects against cell damage by neutralizing free radicals that cause oxidative damage>>>Neutralization Process: Vit E donates one of its e- to free radical → impairs further Vit E activity → Vit C can restore Vit E by replacing e-(replenishes its antioxidant potential)
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Vit E in supplements vs in food?
>Supplement--no benefit, and some studies show Vit E supplements increase disease and hemorrhagic stroke risk>In food--not toxic>>>Vegetable seed oils contain Vit E → used to decrease oxidation of oil
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Benefits of Vit E in EVOO?
EVOO is highest in alpha tocophorol and monounsat fat >More Vit E available to body than in other veg oils bc its low in polyunsat fat
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Primary fxn of Vit K?
Blood clotting ("Koagulation"/coagulation)
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1st form of Vit K? Dietary sources?
>Phylloquinone>Plants: Leafy greens (spinach, kale, broccoli)
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2nd form of Vit K? Dietary sources?
>Menaquinone >Animal foods (and synthesized by gut bacteria): Liver, salmon
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Symptoms of Vit K deficiency?
Rare>Major symptom: Abnormal blood coagulation>>> Discovered when cattle were given fat-free diet, cows bleeding to death bc couldn’t absorb Vit K w/o fat>>>Almost no Vit K is transferred from mother to fetus → newborns are routinely given Vit K injections at birth to prevent blood clotting disorders>>>Very rare in US
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**What is Vit K blood clotting process?**
**Vit K is part of clotting cascade→Series of rxns involving clotting factors, several of which require Vit K for formation Vit K is coenzyme needed for produxn of prothrombin, other blood-clotting factors, and several proteins involved in bone formation and breakdown>Prothrombin (requires Vit K for its formation and subsequent conversion to Thrombin) → Thrombin → Fibrinogen (requires Thrombin for conversion to Fibrin) → Fibrin
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Vit K Toxicity
primarily a problem if you take supplements, less risk in diet- Bc vit K fxns in blood clotting, high doses can interfere w/ anticoagulant drugs, e.g. Coumadin
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What is Vit K impt for, excluding coagulation?
Bone health>>>Used in laying down healthy, new bone>>>Unlike other fat-soluble vitamins, the body uses vit K rapidly, so a constant supply is necessary
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What is relationship btwn Vit K and Coumadin?
>Coumadin (warfarin) =anticoagulation medicine>Vit K interferes (role in clotting)>>>In past: patient told not to eat Vit K containing veggies>>>Newer thought: Vit K containing veggies daily, adjust med to diet
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Why is too much clotting dangerous?
Risk of heart disease and strokeClots can break off and>>>travel to brain → cause stroke>>>travel to heart → cause heart attack
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How much of the blood is composed of water? Blood fxns?
90%-Transports O2 and nutrients to cells-Removes CO2 and waste products
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What are direct fxns of water in the body?
>Lubricant, cleanser, cushion against shock>>>Tears: wash away dirt in eye>>>Synovial fluid: lubricates joints>>>Saliva: assists in chewing, tasting, swallowing>>>Spinal fluid: protects again shock>Assists in regulating body temp (e.g. sweat)>>>Can hold onto heat and changes body temp slowly>Part of metabolic rxns: we make water at end of ETC>Helps maintain acid-base balance
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Water deficiency (dehydration) vs. intoxication (overhydration)?
>Dehydration – thirst is a late signal>Intoxication – less common>>>Can lead to hyponatremia (low sodium in blood), which can result in abnormal fluid accumulation in body tissues>>>Marathon concern>If water intake is low, antidiuretic hormone will cause kidney to conserve water>If water intake is high, more water will be excreted in urine
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**Our need for water is dependent on what 3 dietary factors? How?**
>Protein, sodium, and fiber in diet>>>higher consumption increases water needs>[Waste product from protein = urea]
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What are the 3 principle electrolytes?
Sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), chloride (Cl-)>Positively and negatively charges ions → conduct an electrical current in water
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What is distribution of principle electrolytes relative to cell?
[remember: 3Na out/2K in]>Na---main mineral OUTSIDE cell>K---main mineral INSIDE cell>Cl---exists w/ Na+ outside cell as salt, NaCl >>>If eat a lot of sodium food (high Na+ outside of cell), you draw water out of cell = raises BP (pressure on heart)
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What are causes and symptoms of deficiency of Potassium?
>Usually caused by supplements or renal disease>"The electrolytes are found in plentiful amounts in the diet, and the kidneys of a healthy individual are efficient at regulating amounts in the body.">"- Low levels can occur when water and electrolyte losses are increased due to excessive sweating, chronic diarrhea or vomiting, or kidney disorders."
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Toxicity of K+?
>Caused by supplements>Leads to renal disease>>>Can shut down heart
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Toxicity of Na+?
>Leads to high BP (hypertension/HTN)>>>Rare (bc fluid usually compensates when you consume too much Na+)>Most of dietary sodium comes from packaged/ processed foods, not adding salt to food
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What is HTN? Dangers?
Increase in the pressure of the blood against the arterial walls (too much pressure on arteries)>No outward symptoms but can lead to heart and kidney diseases>Can damage arteries >Atherosclerosis >CVA → stroke
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Risk factors for HTN?
>Obesity>Aging>Diabetes – (bc insulin affects kidney)>Lack of physical activity>Poor diet (high Na+, low K+)>Genetics, ethnicity, smoking, heavy alcohol consumption, stress
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Treatment of HTN?
Conventional: decrease Na+ in diet**Main food sources of Na+ in diet: -Processed food-Packaged food (canned)-Fast food
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**What is the DASH diet?**
DASH=Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension**Increasing K+ intake by eating fruits and vegetables to lower BP
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**What is 1 serving of fruits or vegetables?**
1/2 cup
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How many servings of fruits and veg recommended for lowering BP?
9
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What would a typical day on DASH diet look like?
>Fruit at breakfast>Vegetables at lunch and dinner
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Definition of minerals
Nutrients needed by the body in small amounts for health and maintenance
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Sources of minerals?
unprocessed foods, some processed foods (fortified) and dietary supplements>Soil and water mineral concentration affects nutrition quality/content of some foods
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Why do some minerals have upper limits?
>Correct proportions of mineral intake is essential to health>ULs (upper limits) have been established for certain minerals due to toxicity, which often results from environmental pollution or excessive use of supplements
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**What is bioavailability?**
Amount of minerals in a food that is ABSORBED and AVAILABLE to the body
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What influences bioavailability?
Phytates, tannins, oxalates, and fiber ⇒Tend to be high in plant products>Minerals from plant foods are LESS available v. animal
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What are major sources of tannins? How do tannins affect bioavailability?
>Black tea and red wine>Hinder abspt of Ca++
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What are major sources of oxalates? How do oxalates affect bioavailability?
>Tree nuts, soy, chocolate>Bind Ca++
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How does fiber affect bioavailability?
Traps minerals
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How does body's need of a mineral affect abspt?
The more deficient, the greater the abspt of that mineral
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What is mineral to mineral competition?
Calcium, magnesium, iron, and copper all complete for same transport mechanisms**This competition problem is w/ supplements
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What is fxn of minerals?
>Help regulate body processes, often as cofactors>Mineral cofactor combines w/ inactive enzyme to form active enzyme (???)[missed a lot → FIG]
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What is Calcium? Dietary sources?
>Most abundant mineral in body, 1-2% of adult body weight>Provides structure to bones and teeth and has impt regulatory roles>Dair, fish w/ bones, leafy green veggies, fortified foods
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How is Ca2+ absorbed?
>Passive diffusion → need high concentration gradient of Ca2+>Active trnspt → W/o gradient, active form of Vit D is critical to help transfer Ca2+ across cell membranes>abspt is highest pre-puberty
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What factors increase and decrease bioavailability of Ca2+?
Increase---presence of vitamin D, acidic foods, lactose, and fat Decrease---iron, tannins, fiber, phytates, and oxalates
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What is role of Ca2+ in the body?
>99% is found in solid mineral deposits in the bones and teeth>>>Pre-puberty is time of greatest Ca2+ deposition>Remaining 1% is found in intracellular fluid, blood, and extracellular fluid>>>Role in cell communication, nerve transmission, mscl contractions, blood pressure regulation and release of hormones
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What is osteoporosis? Reversible?
a condition in which loss of bone mass increases the risk of bone fractures>Loss of bone (protein and mineral content)>Not reversible
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Risks factors for osteoporosis?
- risk is related to lvl of peak bone mass and rate of bone loss>older age>gender (women greater)>diet>>>Ca2+ is main mineral in bone, but no data showing that intake after pre-puberty will prevent or treat osteo>low physical activity
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What factors increase Ca2+ loss in urine?
>Meat/poultry/seafood metabolism>High sodium intake (???)>Low plant product intake (K+ in diet prevents loss)
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Problems w/ Ca2+ Supplements
Flynn: usefulness is questionable>Has been related to kidney stones in women (17% increase in risk)>Blocks abspt of other minerals: iron, magnesium, copper
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What is Phosphorus (P)? Component in body?
>Makes up about 1% of an adult’s body>>>85% of P in body is found in bones and teeth>More readily absorbed than Ca2+>Impt component of molecules w/ structural or regulatory roles
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Symptoms of phosphorus deficiency?
Bone loss, weakness, and loss of appetite>Rare bc it’s abundant in most foods and more easily absorbed than other minerals
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Phosphorus toxicity?
Toxicity thought to be rare, can lead to bone reabspt>Daily cola (high intake of soda) = increase in bone fractures in adolescent girls, hip fractures in post-menopausal women
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What is Magnesium (Mg)? Component in body?
>50-60% in the body is found in bone>>>Essential for maintenance of structure>Present inside cells, where it’s 2nd most abundant intracellular ion, after K+>Cofactor for over 300 enzymes>>>Metabolism of energy-yielding nutrients>affects metabolism of calcium, sodium, and potassium
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Dietary sources of Mg?
>Component of chlorophyll>>>Leafy greens, nuts, seeds, bran
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What are risk factors for Mg deficiency?
Deficiency is rare, but risk is high w/ high alcohol consumption or general malnourishment
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What are symptoms of Mg deficiency?
-Nausea-Mscl weakness and cramping-Mental derangement -Changes in BP and heartbeat
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What is Mg toxicity?
Rare>No adverse effects have been observed from food>Some toxicity from supplements observed, esp among elderly>>>UL for adults has been set at 350mg from nonfood sources
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What are sources of sulfur? Recommended daily intake?
>Protein-containing foods and sulfur-containing AAs in vitamins (THYMINE, BIOTIN) >Nonfood additives, e.g. sulfur dioxide, sodium sulfite, and sodium bisulfite>No recommended daily intake
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What is sulfur's role in body?
Sulfur-containing AAs, such as methionine and cysteine, are needed for protein synthesis>need in energy metabolism and in the regulation of the pH balance
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Cause and symptoms of Ca2+ deficiency?
>Low intake or high loss in urine >Normal blood lvls are maintained by resorbing Ca2+ from bone, resulting in Ca2+ loss from bone- Deficiency can reduce bone mass and increase risk of osteoporosis
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Symptoms of excessive Ca2+?
Kidney stones, constipation, raise blood Ca2+ lvls, interfere w/ abst of other minerals, like iron

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