Nutrition Flashcards
(38 cards)
Fat soluble vitamins
ADEK. Risk of toxicity since stored in the body for long time.
Conditions that impair absorption of fat soluble vitamins
CF, celiac disease, Crohns
Water soluble vitamins
C, B complex (thiamin B1, Riboflavin B2, Niacin B3, etc)
tissue building vitamin. Metabolism, iron absorption
C
VC foods
citrus fruits/juices, tomatoes, green leafy, peppers
Deficiency of VC
scurvy (bleeding, joint pain, swollen gums. Increase during stress and illness. Smokers!
Vitamin for metabolism, energy, and nerve functioning
B complex
Foods for VB
meats, milk, enriched grains, whole grains, leugumes, green leafy
Vitamin for vision health, skeletal and soft tissue development/strenght
A
VA foods
orange/yellow fruits and veggies (carrots, apricots, cantaloupe), fatty fish, eggs, liver, dairy
Vit A deficiency
vision issues, xeropthalmia (dry thickened conjunctiva and cornea)
Vitamin that helps with absorption of calcium and phsophorus, bone mineralization
D
V D foods
sunlight! fortified milk, fatty fish, eggs. Rickets and bone loss are deficiency
Antioxidant (protect cells from damage)
V E
V E foods
fat containing foods. Veggie oil, nuts, dark green vegies, whole grains
function is blood clotting and bone maintenance
K
K foods
dark green veggies, carrots, eggs
V K deficiency
increased bleeding time. Antidote for warfarin!
Sodium value and function
135-145. Maintains fluid balance in body, nerve and muscle function
S/S hypernatremia
hypervolemia, HTN
S/S hyponatremia
confusion, muscle cramping, fatigue, N/V, headache
Potassium value and function
3.5-5. Maintain intracellular fluid balance, nerve function, regulate muscle and heart contractions
Potassium foods
bananas, potatoes, oranges, cantalouple, avocados, dark green veggies
hyperkalemia
dysrhythmias, muscle weakness, numbness/tingling, N/V confusion