lecture 10 - malnutrition Flashcards
what are some principal dietary constituents
energy
protein
minerals
fibre
what happens when there is insufficient carbohydrate
ketosis
what does fat consist of
triglycerides
which essential fatty acids are required for membrane synthesis
linoleic and linolenic
what are proteins a source of
nitrogen
essential amino acids
what are the bulk elements
Na
K
Ca
Mg
Cl
S
P
what are trace elements
other essential elements in nutrition bar bulk ones
why are zinc copper and selenium monitored more
deficiency syndromes associated with them are better established
what are vitamins
organic compounds that majority cannot be synthesised in the human body and must be provided in the diet
what are vitamins essential for
normal processes of metabolism, growth and maintenance of health.
what is subclinical deficiency
depletion of body stores
what is overt deficiency
accompanies by other malnutrition
earlier diagnosis
what are biochemical tests of vitamin deficiency
blood, plasma, erythrocytes, lecocytes tests
direct measurement of vitamin
most common iron deficiency
anaemia
two types of iron in diet
haem (protein associated)
non-haem
