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