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Nursing Nutrition chapter 7-8
Clinical Nutrition
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Undergraduate 3
10/15/2008

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Phytochemical
Definition
nonutritive substance in plant based food that appear to have disease fighting properties.
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Beriberi
Definition
a severe chronic deficiency of thiamine characterized by muscle weakness and pain, anorexia, mental disorientation, and tachycardia
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coenzyme
Definition
a substance that activates an enzyme
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ataxia
Definition
muscle weekness and loss of coordination
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wet beriberi
Definition
thiamine deficiency with edema affecting cardiac function by weakening if heart muscle and vascular system.
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Dry beriberi
Definition
thiamine deficiency affecting the nervous system producing paralysis and extreme muscle wasting
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Thiamine is excreted in the ______?
Definition
Urine
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________ is the major source of riboflavin in the United States.
Definition
Milk
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RDA for riboflavin
Definition
1.3mg for men 1.1mg for women
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Aribof
Definition
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Ariboflavinosis
Definition
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Aribofavonosis
Definition
name for a group of symptoms associated with riboflavin deficiency.
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Glossitis
Definition
swelling of the tongue
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Niacin occurs naturally in two forms, name them,
Definition
Nicotinicin acid and niacinamide
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What is niacin's function(b2)
Definition
coenzyme to help with metabolism, glycolysis and the TCA cycle
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Thiamine function(b1)
Definition
metabolism and nerve functioning related to muscle actions (water soluble)
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Pyridoxine (b6) function
Definition
to form PLP, acts as the major coenzyme for metabolism. May reduce the risk of CAD
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cobalamin (b12) what must be present for absorption
Definition
intrinsic factor in the mucosa of the stomach
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Biotin function
Definition
transfer of Co2 from one compound to the other. Plays an important role in carbohydrate, fat , and protein absorption
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Pantothenic acid function
Definition
functions as part of CoA (coenzyme A) therefore it is required for the metabolism of carbs, fats, and proteins
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Choline function
Definition
Needed for the synthesis of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitterm and lecithinm the phospholipid.
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Function of Vitamin C
Definition
Functions as an antioxidant and as a coenzyme. As an antioxidant it protects folate. C also works with E to destroy substances released as cells age, and are oxidized.
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Name other functions of vitamin c
Definition
yes it is required in adrenal hormone synthesis, and: tryptophan, serotonin, cholesterol to bile, and folate to its active form.
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antioxidant
Definition
a compound that guards other compounds from damaging oxidation.
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RDA for Vitamin C
Definition
90 mg for men 75 mg for women
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Functions of vitamin A
Definition
Maintains skin and mucous membranes throughout the body.
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What vitamin is good for your eyes and why?
Definition
Vitamin A. With out vitamin A Rhodopsin cannot be formed and the retina cannot easily respond to light.
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RDA for Vitamin A
Definition
900 mcg for men and 700 mcg for women
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xerophthalmia
Definition
a condition caused by vitamin A deficiency ranging from night blindness to keratomalacia, may result in complete blindness.
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keratomalacia
Definition
a condition caused by vitamin A deficiency in which the cornea becomes dry and thickens from the formation of hard proteins.
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Which food has the most vitamin A
Definition
Liver 3 1/2 oz serving yields 10,000
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Functions of v
Definition
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Functions of vitamin D
Definition
Intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorus depend on the action of vitamin D. Also effects bone mineralization and mineral homeostasis by helping regulate blood calcium levels.
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Rickets
Definition
a childhood disorder caused by deficiency in D vitamns or calcium deficiency that leads to insufficient mineralization of bone and tooth matrix
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osteomalacia
Definition
an adult disorder caused by vitamin D or calcium deficiency characterized by soft, demineralized bones.
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cystic fibrosis
Definition
a genetic disorder in which excessive mucus is produced, primaily affecting respiratory airways; also limits fat absorption in the digestive system; most common amoung white populations. (vitamin e difciency)
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biliary atersia
Definition
a congenital condition in which the major bile duct is blocked, limiting the availablity of bile for fat digestion (vitamin e difciency)
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hyperblilirubinemia
Definition
a neonatla condition of excessivelu high levels of bilirubin leading to jaundice.
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RDA for vitamin K
Definition
120 mcg men; 90 mcg women
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Vitamin K function
Definition
cofactor for the sythesis of blood clotting factors, including prothrombin. Protein formation in bone, kidney, and plasma also depends on the action of vitamin K.
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Functioin of Vitamin A
Definition
Maintains epithelial tissues
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insensible perspiration
Definition
water lost invisibly through evaporation
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what % of body weight does a male adult, adult woman, and child carry in water
Definition
55-60%; 50-55%;75-80%
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ADH (antidiuretic hormone) where is it secreted from
Definition
secreted by the pituitary gland
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ADH function is:
Definition
effects kidneys to decrease excretion of water (vasopressin)
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aldosterone
Definition
a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands in reponse to sodium levels in kidneys; affects kidneys to balance fluid levels as needed
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FVD (fluid volume deficit)
Definition
the state at which a person experiences vascular, cellular or intracellular dehydration.
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Polyuria
Definition
excessive urination
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Major minerals
Definition
essential nutrient minerals required daily ub aniunts of 100 mg or higher
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trace minerals
Definition
essential mutrient minerals required daily in in amounts less than or equal to 20 mg
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what vitamins are good for blood health
Definition
b12, folate, b6, k
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what vitamins are good for bone health
Definition
d,k,a
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what vitamins are good for metabolism energy
Definition
All b vitamins
Term
Which minerals are for electrolye balance
Definition
Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Phosphorus
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What is the most abundant mineral in the body
Definition
calcium
Term
Parathormone
Definition
a hormone that raises blood calcium levels; secreted by the parathyroid gland in respone to low calcium levels
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calcitriol
Definition
active vitamin D hormone that raises blood calcium levels
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calcitonin
Definition
a hormone that react in response to high blood levels of calcium; released by special C cells of the thyroid gland
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calcium rigor
Definition
a condition of hardness or stiffness of muscles when bllod calcium levels get too low.
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calcium tetany
Definition
a condition of spasms and nerve excitability when blood calcium levels get too low
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What are the Calcium AI for men, women and children
Definition
men & women 1200 for men and women over 50; 9-13 1000 mg
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Lactose is a good source of:
Definition
Calcium
Term
What are some of the binders that hinder calcium absorption
Definition
Dietary fat and fiber, aginr, laxative use, drug use, sedentary lifestyle.
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Substances that can cause calcium loss
Definition
Smoking, alcohol, caffeine
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Phosphorus function
Definition
DNA, buffer, component of phospholipids
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RDA fo phosphorus
Definition
700 mcg for men and women
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Good sources of phosphorus
Definition
protein rich foods
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hydroxyapatite
Definition
a natural mineral structure of bones and teeth
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where is most of the phosphorus found in our bodies
Definition
teeth and bones
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Magnesium RDA
Definition
420 mcg for men; 320 mg for women
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Good sources of magnesium
Definition
Hard water, whole grains, broccoli, leafy green vegetables
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Sulfur function
Definition
component of protein structures,
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Sodium function
Definition
blood pressure, volume, extracellular fluid. Major cation
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RDA for Sodium
Definition
1500 mg for adults (3/4 teaspon)
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Potassium function
Definition
primary intercellular cation, maitains fluid levels inside the cells. Potassium is also critical for normal functiong of nerves and muscles, including the heart.
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Potassium deficiency
Definition
muscle weakness, confusion, loss of appetite and in severe cases cardiac dysrythmias.
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good sources of potassium
Definition
bananas, legums, dairy products
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hyponutremia
Definition
low blood sodium
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chloride function
Definition
The key anion of th eextracellular fluid, chloride assists in maintaing fluid balance inside and outside the cells; gastric juice.
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rda for chloride
Definition
2300 mg for adults
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Major minerals include:
Definition
CA, P, Mg, S, Na, K, Cl
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Iron function
Definition
is responable for distrubuting O2.
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Myoglobin
Definition
o2-transporting protein in red blood cells
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heme iron
Definition
iron that is found in animal foods of meat and fish
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nonheme
Definition
dietary iron found in plant foods
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Pica
Definition
a condition characterized by a hunger and appetite for nonfood substances
Term
hemosiderosis
Definition
a condition in which too much iron is stores in the body
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hemochromatosis
Definition
a hereditary disorder of iron metabolism characterized by excess dietary iron absorption and depostion of iron in body tissue
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Toxicity Iron
Definition
Men are more at risk (6-12 peoples can be lethal.
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Zinc function
Definition
more than 200 enzymes throughout the body depend on zinc. Growth process, healing, immune system, and carb metabolism
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RDA for Zinc
Definition
11 mg for men and women
Term
Iodine deficiency
Definition
Goiter
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Iodine function
Definition
part of the hormone thyroxin. Involved in regulatory growth and evelopment, basal metabolic rate and body temprature.
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Fluoride function
Definition
Skeletal health
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fluorosis
Definition
floride toxicity
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throtoxicosis
Definition
iodine-induced goiter
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selenium function
Definition
part of an enzyme that acts as an antioxidant alond with vitamin e.
Term
copper functions
Definition
antioxidant, nerve fiber protection
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chromium functions
Definition
carb metabolism
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prehypertension pressure
Definition
120-139/ 80-89
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hypertension stage 1 pressures
Definition
140-159/ 90-99
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hypertension stage 2
Definition
> 160/100
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