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Nutrition Exam 3
Vitamins & Minerals
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Undergraduate 1
04/18/2011

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Term
Beriberi
Definition
caused by b1 deficiency
neutritis
irritability
depression
enlarged heart
Term
B2 Function
Definition
Carb fat & energy metabolism
Term
Active form of B2
Definition
FAD
Term
Vitamin B1 is soluble in
Definition
water
Term
The following lead to beriberi
Definition
alcohol, tea, raw fish
Term
Pellagra
Definition
Niacin deficiency
dementia, diarrhea & dermatitis
cornmeal, molasses
Term
Vitamin B3
Definition
Niacin
Term
Niacin active form
Definition
NAD
Term
60 mg Tryptophan makes
Definition
1 mg Niacin
Term
B6 functions as
Definition
PLP
pyridoxal phosphate
Term
B2
Definition
Riboflavin
Term
B1
Definition
Thiamin
Term
B6 deficiency leads to
Definition
convulsions
Term
B6 toxicity is
Definition
irreversible nerve damage
Term
Folacin functions
Definition
forms DNA & Red Blood cells
carries single carbons
Term
Folacin deficiency
Definition
macrocytic anemia
Term
Folacin deficiency Symptoms
Definition
smooth tongue
Term
Coenzymes carry
Definition
chemical groups between enzymes
Term
coenzymes are
Definition
organic molecules
Term
coenzymes work with
Definition
enzymes to help their activity
Term
coenzymes can pass through
Definition
stomach acids during digestion
Term
Choline is a replacement for
Definition
lecithin
Term
Choline food source
Definition
egg yolk, beef
Term
Choline deficiency
Definition
fatty liver
Term
Choline function
Definition
source of methyl groups
Term
Biotin functions
Definition
carb fat and protein metabolism
CO2 Carrier
Term
Avidin interferes with
Definition
biotin absorption
Term
Biotin RDI
Definition
30 ug
Term
Biotin deficiency leads to both
Definition
alopecia
nervous problems
Term
Panothenic Acid functions
Definition
fat & carb metabolism
Term
iodide in your DIET does not
Definition
cause goiters
Term
bakery products are a good source of
Definition
iodide
Term
diets high in ground nuts cause
Definition
goiters
Term
zinc deficiencies in children cause
Definition
hemi anemia
Term
manganese is NOT involved in
Definition
the synthesis of fatty acids
Term
calcium functions in all but
Definition
blood clotting
Term
zinc does not deliver
Definition
oxygen
Term
selenium is the conversion of
Definition
F3 to F2
Term
Copper helps fight
Definition
anemia
Term
Molybdenum toxicity causes
Definition
gout
Term
cerruloplasmin is an enzyme containing
Definition
copper
Term
egg yolk is a good source of
Definition
choline
Term
Which is more available for iron..meat or nuts?
Definition
MEAT
Term
Vitamin C deficiency
Definition
Scurvy
Term
Iron deficiency causes
Definition
intestinal parasites
Term
Copper deficiency leads to
Definition
cows milk diet
Term
iodide deficiency leads to
Definition
diets high in cabbage soy beans and cassava
Term
Magnesium deficiency is caused by
Definition
high alcohol intake
Term
Zinc deficiency is caused by....& leads to ...
Definition
vegetable based diet, pica habit
Term
B12 forms
Definition
DNA
Term
B12 function:
Definition
protein & fat metabolism
Term
B12 deficiency is caused by defects in
Definition
absorption
Term
B12 deficiency symptoms are
Definition
abnormal lipids
Term
Vitamin C forms
Definition
collagen
Term
Vitamin C goes from Fe3
Definition
to Fe2
Term
Vitamin C food sources (4)
Definition
citrus fruit, broccoli, potato, green pepper
Term
Vitamin C deficiency symptoms
Definition
bleeding gums, bruises
Term
fluid & electrolyte imbalances caused by
Definition
excessive salt intake, diarrhea, & vomiting
Term
100 g protein
Definition
41 ml water
Term
100 g carb
Definition
55 ml water
Term
100 g fat
Definition
107 ml water
Term
water of oxidation is generated during
Definition
metabolism
Term
calcium favorable factors:
Definition
vitamin D, acid PH, lactose, PTH growth
Term
calcium unfavorable factors
Definition
stress, fats oxalates, phytates, fiber, lack of exercise
Term
True or false: calcium functions to make the cell wall permeable
Definition
TRUE
Term
calcium forms
Definition
blood clots
Term
hydroxyapatite
(if you have an appetite you need...)
Definition
TEETH and bone formation
Term
phosphorous transports
Definition
nutrients
Term
phosphorous regulates
Definition
the release of energy
Term
70% of absorption-body levels controlled by excretion in ....
Definition
phosphorous
Term
phosphorous toxicity leads to
Definition
hyperparathyroidism
Term
phosphorous toxicity leads to
Definition
hyperparathyroidism
Term
magnesium deficiency
Definition
tremors, hallucinations
Term
iron is a constituent of
Definition
hemoglobin
Term
iron in transport form is
Definition
transferrin
Term
ferritin
Definition
storage form of iron
Term
toxicity of _____ only occurs in children
Definition
iron
Term
copper prevents
Definition
anemia
Term
copper is involved in the synthesis of
Definition
elastin and collagen
Term
aneurisms in chicks occur from deficiencies in
Definition
copper
Term
coppers RDI
Definition
900
Term
Iodide synthesizes
Definition
thyroid
Term
high levels of iodide raise your
Definition
BMR
Term
4% of iodide deficiency in the DIET produces
Definition
goiter
Term
iodide food sources
Definition
IODIZED salt, seafood
Term
iodide RDI
Definition
150
Term
Graves disease
Definition
antibodies mistakenly attack the thyroid gland
Term
high quantities of ____ are in dark leafy vegetables
Definition
magnesium & folate
Term
iron supplements promote
Definition
infection
Term
zinc deficiency leads to
Definition
lack of male sexual development & growth failure
Term
metallothionan
Definition
protein that stores zinc
Term
zinc RDI
Definition
male-11
female-8
Term
manganese develops
Definition
skeletal and connective tissue
Term
manganese toxicity is similar to
Definition
parkinson's disease
Term
Chromium helps
Definition
uptake of glucose into cell
Term
chromium is found in
Definition
whole grains and yeast
Term
Manganese reacts with the enzyme
Definition
Superoxide Dismutose
Term
antioxidant
Definition
selenium
Term
molybdenum deficiency leads to
Definition
amino acid intolerance (TPN)
Term
Selenium deficiency causes ___ in a man
Definition
painful muscles
Term
selenium deficiency causes _____ in animals
Definition
muscular dystrophy
Term
selenium food sources
Definition
organ meats & seafoods
Term
selenium toxicity
Definition
stiffness & lameness
Term
selenium RDI 55 ug
Definition
Term
which hormone increases with age?
Definition
none
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