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Nutrition
Vitamins
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Undergraduate 2
11/09/2009

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Term
Phosphocreatine+ADP=?
Definition
ATP+Creatine
Term
What is responsible for changing NAD to NADH+H?
Definition
pyruvate->lactic acid->regenerates NAD
Term
What does lactic acid do?
Definition
Secreted from muscles in blood; begins to shut down glycolysis
Term
Why do you breathe heavy after running or working out?
Definition
oxygen debt: need O2 to metabolize lactic acid
Term
Aerobic pathway
Definition
pyruvate->citric acid cycle->32 ATP
glucose and fatty acids feed into the cycle; only works when oxygen is present
Term
Low intensity uses what?
Definition
Fats
Term
High intensity uses what?
Definition
Carbohydrates and glucose
Term
Protiens = ?
Definition
muscle cells
Term
Type 2x&2A Fiber
Definition
white; low myoglobin& mitochondria, mostly aerobic, glycolitic FAST TWITCH
x=dark meat
a=light meat (intermediate fiber)
Term
Type 1 Fiber
Definition
red, lots of myoglobin, high mitochondria, mostly aerobic, oxidative SLOW TWTICH
Term
Fat Soluble Vitamins
Definition
ADEK
Term
How does bile play a role with FSV
Definition
bile is needed to imulsify fat, as is pancreatic lipase (digests of lipids)
Term
What are absorptive cells?
Definition
fats are repackaged into cholymicrons and sent to the lympathic system
Term
Where are FSV stored?
Definition
stored in liver (bulk); sometimes in fat
Term
Vitamin A are also what?
Definition
Retinoids
Term
Retinoids are what?
Definition
performed Vitamin A; cratenoids transform into retinoids
Term
What are the carotinoids?
Definition
Beta carotene, alpha carotene, beta cryptoxanthin; broccoli, peaches, carrots
Term
Retinoid Activity Equivalence (RAE)
Definition
1 RAE=1 ug of retinol
=12 ug of B-carotene
=24 ug alpha-carotene
=10,800 ug (11mg)
Term
RAE for men and women
Definition
Men=900 RAE
Women=700 RAE
Term
Retinol binding protein and pre-albumen
Definition
These attach to retinol as it leaves the liver
Term
RBP and Pre-albumen carry retinol where?
Definition
Retinol carried to nuclear membrane by these, and then rebound to different proteins
Term
RAR and RxR (nuclear proteins)
Definition
Bind to retinol in the nuclear membrane; bind to DNA and can change gene expression
Term
How do you see?
Definition
opsin binds 11-cis retinal->rhodopsin
->LIGHT->11-cis is now 11-trans form
->rhodopsin splits->opsin&11-transform change back to 11-cis
Term
What part of the seeing cylce only occurs in the dark?
Definition
Opsin and 11-trans form changing BACK into 11-cis
Term
What are red flags for vitamin A deficiencies?
Definition
Night blindness (low levels of rhodopsin); skin problems-psoraisis, sun damage, acne
Term
What are provitamins?
Definition
the carotenes
Term
What are caortenoid compounds?
Definition
These compounds cannot be converted to Vit. A
Term
What do antioxidants do?
Definition
serve to reduce free radicals; which in return may reduce CVD chances
Term
hyperkerodosis
Definition
dry scaly skin; cornea thickens and eventually leads to blindness
Term
Vit. A Toxicity
Definition
UL-3000ug/day: digestive disturbances, HA, blurred vision
long term: joint pain, weakness, loss of appetite
teratogenic: causes birth defects
Term
What is Golden Rice?
Definition
Rice that has had B-carotene added to it
Term
How do you get Vitamin D?
Definition
exposure to UV rays: cholesterol derivative->Choleocalciferol
-fatty fish, cod liver oil
Term
What do hydroxil groups do?
Definition
add a hydroxide in the UV process; added on from kideny and liver
Term
If you have decreased amounts of Ca, PTH (parathyroid hormone) increases, which does what?
Definition
Increases synthesis of active Vit. D and results in increased absorption of Ca+P from the intestines or from bone
Term
Rickets
Definition
childhood vit. d deficiency
Term
Osteomalacia
Definition
Soft bones; occurs in adults; bone is not mineralized
Term
Osteoporosis
Definition
mineralized bone is losing Ca and new bone isn't recieving any Ca
Term
Vit D intake
Definition
up to 50-5ug/day
50-70-10ug/day
>70-15ug/day
Term
Toxicity of Vit. D
Definition
hypercalcemia: builds up in kidneys, heart, and lungs
Term
What are some of Vit. D's functions?
Definition
controls cell differentiation and growth (and some cell activity)
Term
Vit. E is also know as what?
Definition
Tocopheral: alpha beta gamma dela
(alpha and gamma are most important)
Term
What are good sources of Vit. E?
Definition
Cototn seed, canola, almond, peanuts
Term
What causes Vit. E to be unstable?
Definition
light, heat, certain metals, and O2
Term
What is the DV for Vit. E?
Definition
15 mg/ day or 22IU/day from a natural source
33IU/day from artificial
Term
What are some functions of VE
Definition
prevent hemolysis of red blood cells, protects cell membrane from free radicals (occurs in the mitochondria)
Term
Intake of VE
Definition
no more than 1000mg/day; can interfere with VK and lead to bleeding disorders
Term
Absorption of VE
Definition
picked up in SI, packaged with fatty acids and picked up by cholymicrons; stored in fat tissue
Term
What are the two types of VK?
Definition
phylloguinones and menaquinones (plant and animal origins)
Term
Intake of VK
Definition
90 ug/day for women 120 ug/day men
No UL
Term
Actions of VK
Definition
converts preprothrombin->prothrombin, needed for synthesis of other factors in the liver; lack of VK leads to bleeding disorders (no clotting)
Term
VK is stored where?
Definition
Stored in liver and excreted readily
Term
Water Soluble Vitamins
Definition
B-Vitamins
Term
What does cooking do to WSV?
Definition
Usually causes them to lose/destory them; refer to steaming or microwaving
Term
What are coenzymes
Definition
Apoenzyme+coenzyme=holoenzyme
Term
Coenzyme are usually found where?
Definition
found in fatty acid oxidation and citric acid cycle
Term
What is whole grain composed of?
Definition
Endosperm (white color, starchy), bran, and germ
Term
What occurs during milling?
Definition
bran and germ are removed during this process; they contain all the B vitamins!
Term
B-Vitamins
Definition
Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, Folate, THFA, B-12, Choline, Vitamin C
Term
Thiamin Info
Definition
B-1, easily broken-when phosphates added on becomes TPP
Term
RDA and DV Thiamin
Definition
1.2mg/day men 1.1mg/day women
1.5mg/day (NO UL)
Term
Reactions of Thiamin
Definition
Decarboxylation "transition reaction"
pyruvate changes to acetly-CoA by TPP
Term
Deficiency of Thiamin-Can show up after 2 weeks
Definition
beriberi: affects all body systems; wekaness, muscle pain, edema, angina
Term
Warnicke-Korsikoff Syndrome
Definition
alcohol blocks absorption of thiamin, increases excretion of thiamin, impaired vision and mental function-poor diet can contribute
Term
Riboflavin
Definition
B-2, nice yellow color, glows under UV
if you add several large molecules to sugar-FMN and FAD (coenzymes)
Term
RDA and DV for Riboflavin-NO UL
Definition
1.3mg/day men 1.1mg/day women
1.7mg/day
Term
Riboflavin sources
Definition
spinach, broccoli, cottage cheese, fortified cerals
Term
Riboflavin Deficiency
Definition
ariboflavinosis: no riboflavin
-inflammed tounge, scaly skin, cracks in corner of mouth
-can appear after a few months
Term
Niacin
Definition
B-3-plays a role as cofactors for NAD and NADH
-can make this from tryptophan
Term
Tryptophan configuration
Definition
60mg tryp=1mg niacin
1g protein=10mg tryp
Term
RDA and DV for Niacin
Definition
16mg/day men 14mg/day women
20mg/day
UL=35mg/day
Term
UL of Niacin
Definition
nerve damage, weakness
Term
Deficiencies of Niacin
Definition
sensitivity to sun (rash)
Term
Pantothenic Acid sources
Definition
peanuts, egg yolk, meat
Term
AI and DV for pantothenic acid
Definition
5mg/day
10mg/day
NO UL
Term
Functions of Pantothenic acid
Definition
helps produce coenzyme A
Term
Biotin Info
Definition
associated with "egg white injury" (avidine)-when avidine binds to Biotin and you can't absorb it
Term
AI and DV for bitoin
Definition
30mcg/day
300mcg/day
NO UL
Term
Functions of Biotin
Definition
carboxylation reactions-pyruvate+CO2=oxoalcetate
Term
Deficiencies of Bitoin
Definition
very rare; biotiminidase (enzyme)
Term
Vitamin B-6
Definition
pydrixoal (from plants); coenzyme is pyrodoxial phosphate (found in muscle); active form is phosphate, in body is pyridoxal
Term
Sources of B-6
Definition
plants and meat
Term
RDA, DV, and UL of B-6
Definition
1.7mg/day men 1.3mg/day
2.0mg/day 100mg/day
Term
Toxicity of B-6
Definition
2-6g/day or 200mg; can build up over several months; tingling/burning sensation leads to nerve damage
Term
Functions of B-6
Definition
transamination; w/out p.phosphate a.a. aren't synthesized; glucogen breakdown can't happen either
Term
Deficiency B-6
Definition
problems with nerve transmission; convulsions, poor conditions, dermatitis, microcytic anemia, alcohol can interfere with absorption, carpal tunnel syndrome and PMS
Term
Deficiency B-6
Definition
problems with nerve transmission; convulsions, poor conditions, dermatitis, microcytic anemia, alcohol can interfere with absorption, carpal tunnel syndrome and PMS
Term
Functions of B-6
Definition
transamination; w/out p.phosphate a.a. aren't synthesized; glucogen breakdown can't happen either
Term
Folate
Definition
folate in food-folic acid as supplement
polyglutamate in food-monoglutamate when absorbed-when moved to liver turns back to poly.
Term
Sources of Folate
Definition
legumes and greens; if you heat or expose to light, you destory 50-90% of folate
Term
RDA DV UL
Definition
400mcg/day 400mcg/day 1000mcg/day
Term
Toxicity of Folate
Definition
folate will help with B-12 deficiency
Term
Dietary Folate Equivalents
Definition
1mcg of folate=1DFE
1DFE=0.5mcg folic acid (taken on empty stomach)
Term
Pregnancy and Folate
Definition
RDA-600mcg/day
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