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Nutrition Final Exam
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Nutrition
Undergraduate 2
04/29/2014

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Term
Food sources of vitamin A
Definition
veggies
sweet potatoes
liver
orange/red veggies
Term
time it takes to see vitamin A deficiency
Definition
1-2 years
Term
features of fat-soluble vitamins
Definition
1) require bile for absorption
2) found in the fat in oily parts of food
3) pose highest threat of toxicity because they're stored in the liver and stay awhile
Term
inhibition of oxidation of molecules
Definition
vitamin A
selenium
Term
how the body synthesizes vitamin D in the body
Definition
exposure to sunlight
cholesterol
Term
greatest risk factor of vitamin toxicity
Definition
supplementation
Term
food sources of vitamin D
Definition
milk
liver
fish
egg yolk
Term
food sources of vitamin E
Definition
vegetable oils
Term
food sources of sodium
Definition
pre-processed foods
Term
food sources of potassium
Definition
bananas
potatoes
Term
food sources of zinc
Definition
red meat
protein-containing foods
Term
major functions of vitamin D
Definition
maintain calcium and phosphorus levels
Term
age group at highest risk of osteomalacia
Definition
adults
Term
role of vitamin E in metabolism of free radicals
Definition
-helps prevent oxidation of LDLs
-eliminates free radicals
Term
Vitamin E: reduction of heart disease
Definition
helps prevent oxidation of LDLs
Term
Why is vitamin E rarely deficient?
Definition
it's in most foods so it's hard to intake inadequately
Term
vitamin K deficiency
Definition
GI tract not working properly
Term
highest risk of vitamin K deficiency
Definition
infants: born with a sterile gut
Term
population group with highest percent of body water
Definition
infants
Term
symptoms of dehydration
Definition
-thirst
-fatigue
-weakness
-lightheadedness
Term
ingredients for oral rehydration
Definition
Boil:
-salt
-sugar
-water
Term
lost minerals in excessive sweating/bleeding
Definition
sodium and chloride
Term
main functions of magnesium
Definition
-bone mineralization
-protein building
-enzyme action
-immune system
Term
major function of chloride
Definition
-part of hydrochloric acid in gastric juices
-works in association with sodium
Term
main function of selenium
Definition
oxidation of cells...
...which inhibits formation of free radicals
Term
majority of calcium stored in body
Definition
bones
Term
osteoporosis effects on blood calcium levels
Definition
-does not affect blood calcium levels
-pulls calcium from bones
Term
iron absorption and deficincies
Definition
deficiency:
-body does a better job of recycling and absorbing what it already has
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