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what are trace minerals

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Essential mineral nutrients the human body requires in relatively small amounts (< 100 mg daily)

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what are some trace minerals

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Iron, Zinc, Iodine, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Fluoride, Chromium and Molybdenum

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Trace mineral content dependent upon

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processing, and soil and water composition

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__ and __ impacts bioavailability

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Dietary factors, human body

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are trace mineral deficiencies local

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no, Wide reaching impacts due to activity in many body systems
Generally: failure to grow in children

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what are the two iconic states of iron

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Ferrous iron (reduced) Fe++
Ferric iron (oxidized) Fe+++
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Most of body iron located in

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Hemoglobin (RBCs)

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80% of body’s iron is

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Myoglobin (muscle cells)

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__ holding protein of the muscle cells

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O2

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Fe balance maintained thru

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absorption

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what is ferritin

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Iron storage protein

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ferritin receives Iron from __ & stores in

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GI tract, mucosal cells of SI

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what is transferrin

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Iron transport protein

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what does transferrin do

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Takes Iron from ferritin & transports iron to rest of body

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what happens to iron from food after it is ingested

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mucosal cells in the intestine store excess iron in mucosal ferritin

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what happens to the iron stored in the SI if the body does not need it

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iron is not absorbed and is excreted in shed intestinal cells instead. thus, iron absorption is reduced when the body does not need iron.

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what happens to the iron stored in the SI if the body needs it

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mucosal ferritin releases iron to mucosal transferrin, which hands off iron to another transferring that travels through the blood to the rest of the body

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the absorption heme and nonheme iron partly depends on

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the source

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where is heme iron found

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only in foods from animal flesh such as meats poultry and fish

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which iron is absorbed better

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heme (25%)

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what are the sources of nonheme iron

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plant and animal-derived foods

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which iron is less well absorbed

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nonheme (17%)

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what factors enhance absorption of iron

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MFP factor and vitamin C

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what is MFP factor

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Peptide factor released during the digestion of meat, fish and poultry that enhances non-heme iron absorption

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how does vitamin C do to iron absorption
Improves non-heme Fe absorption | Iron from supplements is not influenced by Vitamin C
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what is recommended for iron absorption
take supplemental iron between meals
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what are some iron inhibiting factors
1. *Phytates (in legumes, whole grains and rice) 2. Vegetable proteins (soybeans, legumes and nuts) 3. Fibers 4. Oxalates spinach 5. Ca (milk) 6. EDTA (food additive) 7. Tannins 8. coffee, tea, grains, oregano, red wine &; some F
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absorption of Fe depends on __ aka__
lifestage and growth; More mucosal ferritin & blood transferrin made when needs are greater
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__ delivers iron to bone marrow & other tissues
Blood transferrin
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Bone marrow uses iron to make new
RBCs
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where is ferritin stored
the liver and also in bone marrow and the spleen
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what is Hemosiderin
Iron-storage protein made in times of iron overload
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where is Fe lost
in blood, GI tract feces, and minute amounts in urine, sweat & shed skin
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what is hepcidin
hormone produced by the liver that regulates iron balance by limiting absorption from the SI and controlling release from the liver, spleen and bone marrow
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when is production of hepcidin increased
in iron overload and decreases in iron deficiency
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what is the most common nutrient deficiency worldwide
Fe
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how many people have iron deficiency anemia
1.6 billion
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__ leads to Fe deficiency
blood loss
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Fe varies by __
life stage
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Severe depletion of Fe stores that results in
low Hgb & small, pale RBCs
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what is hypochromic anemia
blood cells are paler than normal
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what is microcytic anemia
blood cells are smaller than normal
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what are symptoms of hypo chromic an microcytic anemia
1. Fatigue & weakness 2. Apathy 3. Poor resistance to cold 4. Pallor 5. Pale skin
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what happens when iron is low
hemoglobin synthesis is impaired
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what happens during stage 1 of iron deficiency
1. Fe stores diminish 2. Measure of serum ferritin reflect stores (decreases); most valuable at early stage assessment 3. Serum ferritin increases with infection, may lead to inaccurate dx.
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what happens during stage 2 of iron deficiency
1. Decrease in transport iron 2. Serum iron falls 3. Transferrin increases to adapt 4. Transferrin saturation decreases as iron stores decline
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what happens during stage 3 of iron deficiency
1. Limits Hgb production 2. Erythrocyte protoporphyrin accumulates (precursor to Hgb) 3. Hematocrit drops
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what happens to behavior during iron deficiency
1. Impairs energy metabolism and neurotransmitter synthesis 2. Complete oxidation of pyruvate is impaired 3. lazy/apathetic
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what is pica
1. Symptom of Fe deficiency 2. Craving and consumption of nonfood substances 3. Worsens anemia
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what is pagophagia
craving for ice
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what is geophagia
craving for ceramic/chalky things
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what is amylophagia
uncooked starch
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what is hemochromatosis
Hereditary defect in Fe metabolism characterized by deposits of Fe-containing pigment in many tissues, with tissue damage Hereditary Hemochromatosis is the most common genetic d/o in US
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what is the most common genetic disorder
hemochromatosis
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what are signs and symptoms of hemochromatosis
apathy, lethargy, fatigue, and liver damage
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what are some treatments for Fe toxicity
chelating agents; low iron intake; avoid high dose vitamin C
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what is the UL poisoning
45mg/day for adults
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who is at greatest risk for Fe poisoning
young children
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what are some symptoms for Fe poisoning
Nausea/Vomiting, diarrhea, rapid heartbeat, weak pulse, dizziness, shock, confusion--> death probably due to heart failure, respiratory distress and internal bleeding
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Fe oxidizes
LDL
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what are the main sources of Fe
1. MFP-meats, fish, poultry 2. legumes 3. eggs 4. dark, green vegetables 5. fruit 6. Fe enriched foods bread/cereal but not absorbed as well as naturally occurring Fe, eat with Vitamin C or MFP
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what is a poor source of Fe
milk groups
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Vegetarians need __ times as much iron to make up for low bioavailability of iron in diet.
1.8
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who does not usually meet iron needs
women, because of higher requirements and decreased kcal needs
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Iron content in eggs can triple when
cooked in an iron skillet
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which is absorbed better: supplemental or from foods
from foods
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an empty or full stomach is better for Fe absorption
empty
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supplemental iron may cause
constipation
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should you take vitamin c with SUPPLEMENTAL iron
no need
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what does vitamin C do to iron
converts ferric iron to ferrous iron
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what are the RDAs for Fe
men: 8 mg/day women: 18 mg/day (19-50yr), 8mg/day (51yr+)
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what is the upper level of iron
45 mg/day
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what are some significant sources of iron
red meats, fish, poultry, shellfish, eggs, legumes, dried fruits
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what are iron toxicity symptoms
GI distress
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__ is a cofactor required by >100 enzymes
zinc
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what are some functions of zinc
1. Cofactor required by >100 enzymes 2. Supports work of proteins 3. Helps protect from free radicals 4. Growth & development (big time) 5. Immune fx 6. Synthesis, storage & release of insulin 7. Interacts with platelets in blood clotting 8. Affects thyroid hormone fx 9. Influences behavior and learning performance 10. Aids in producing retinal in visual pigments and RBP 11. plays role in taste perception 12. plays role in wound healing 13. plays role in sperm production 14. plays role in fetal development
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zinc absorption ranges from
15-40%
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As zinc intake increases, absorption
decreases & vice-versa
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what is the primary transport of zinc
albumin
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in addition to albumin, zinc also binds to
transferrin
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where is zinc lost
in feces, urine, shed skin, hair, sweat, menstrual fluids, semen
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Zinc deficiency is uncommon in developed countries, but accounts for 1 in 20 childhood deaths in
Africa, Asia and Latin America
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what are some results of zinc deficiency
1. Severe growth retardation 2. Hypogonadism 3. Hinders digestion & absorption-->diarrhea worsening nutrient status & overall nutritional status 4. Impaired immune system--> infections 5. Chronic deficiency: damaged CNS, brain & poor motor development & cognitive performance 6. Disturbed thyroid fx & metabolic rate 7. Slows wound healing
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what other vitamin mimics zinc deficiency
A, zinc deficiency impairs vitamin A metabolism
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what are symptoms of Zn toxicity
Vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, exhaustion @ 50 mg
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what is the UL for zinc
40mg
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in what foods is Zn found
1. Protein rich foods 2. Shellfish (Oysters) 3. Meats 4. Poultry 5. Liver 6. Legumes & whole grains
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what are the RDAs for Zn
men: 11mg/day women: 8mg/day

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