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Nutrition Test 3
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Undergraduate 2
11/04/2012

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Beri Beri
Definition
the thiamin deficency disease
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niacin flush
Definition
A temporary burning tingling and itching sensation that occurs when a person takes a large dose of nictinic acid
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ariboflavinosis
Definition
riboflavin deficency 
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scurvy 
Definition
vitamin c deficency 
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rickets 
Definition
Vit D deficency disease in children characterized by inadequate mineralization of bone.
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dehydration 
Definition
the condition in which body water output exceeds water input.
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interstitial fluid 
Definition
fluid between cells usually high in sodium and chloride. Large component of extracellular fluid.
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osteoporosis
Definition
a disease in which the bones become porous and fragile due to a loss of minerals 
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pica
Definition
a craving for an consumption of non food substances
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goiter
Definition
an enlargement of the thyroid gland due to an iodine deficency, malfunction of the gland or overconsumpton of a goitrogen
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intrinsic factor
Definition
a glycoprotein secreted by the stomach cells that binds with vitamin b12 in the small intestine to aid in the absorbtion of vitamin b12
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electrolytes
Definition
salts that dissolve in water and dissociate into charged particles called ions
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anemia 
Definition
too little blood. too few red blood cells are present or theyre immature and cannot carry the normal amount of oxygen 
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contamination iron 
Definition
iron found in foods as the result of contamination by inorganic iron salts from iron cookware, soils, etc.
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bioavailablitity 
Definition
the rate at and the extent to which a nutrient is absorbed and used 
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night blindness
Definition
slow recovery of vision after flashes of bright light r an inability to see in dim light; early symtom of vit a deficency
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Water soluable vitamins
Definition

B Vitamins- thiamin, riboflavin,niacin,biotin, pantothenic acid, vit b6, folate vit b12, 

Vitamin C

Term
Fat soluable vitamins
Definition

Vitamin A

Vitamin D

Vitamin E

Vitamin K

Term
Significant sources of Vitamin C
Definition
fruit and veggies 
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provitamin
Definition
A substance converted into a vitamin within an organism
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intoxication
Definition
poisoning the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance.
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characteristic of fat soluble vitamins
Definition
Being fat soluble means that they are absorbed in the lymph, are transported in the blood with carrier proteins, and they can be stored in the liver and fatty tissues. 
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Characteristics of water soluable vitamins
Definition
The water-soluble vitamins are easily dissolved and can be excreted in the urine.
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Sources of Vitamin D
Definition
sunlight, salmon, tuna, flounder,milk, pork, eggs, mushrooms, cheese
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Adult makeup of water
Definition
60%
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chief function of vitamin k 
Definition
coagulation, bone mineralization, vascular calcification, blood clotting
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chief function of vitamin E
Definition
To protect red blood cells
2. To prevent damage of vitamin A and C
3. To heal skin damages
4.To provide defence
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function of water
Definition
carries nutrients and waste, acts a solvent, acts as a lubricant, regulation of body temp, maintains blood volume
Term
function of hypothalamus
Definition
controls water balance, regulation of body temp, and control of appatite
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daily need for water
Definition
8-12 cups or 2-3 liters
Term
sources of water
Definition
water, other beverages, fruit, veggies, meat cheese
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how does body excrete water
Definition
urine, vapor from lungs, sweat
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daily excretion of water amount
Definition
2.5 liters
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reccomended max needs for sodium
Definition
2300 mg
Term
major sources of sodium in diet
Definition
salt, things that are processed
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sources of chloride
Definition
processessed foods
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most abundant mineral in body
Definition
calcium
Term
sources of calcium
Definition
milk, yogurt, cheese, veggies, nuts, seeds
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major minerals in bones and teeth
Definition
calcium, phosphorus, magnesium
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source for iron
Definition
meat, fish, poultry
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source for iodine
Definition
iodized salt, plants grown in iodized soil
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sources of fluoride
Definition
water
Term
vitamin a deficency 
Definition
night blindness
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