Portage nutrition module 4 exam

provide 2 examples of essentials vitamins that can be synthesized by our bodies

Vitamin A and niacin and vitamin D

carotenoids and retinal are two forms of what vitamin

vitamin A

four examples of foods that are rich in vitamin D

eggs, butter, fortified milk, and yogurt

vitamin K

small amts of this vitamin are synthesized in the intestinal tract

vitamin D

osteomalacia is a result of inadequate intake of this vitamin

vitamin E

the chemical name of this vitamin is tocopherol

retinal

helps the eye adjust to light

t/f: vitamins help to regulate/support a variety of processes. these include digestive processes, absorption, and metabolism

true

apple juice that says it has vitamins D and E

fortified- vitamins added to a product that aren't normally in the food product

t/f: vitamins A, D, E, and K are considered fat soluble vitamins

true

t/f: the B complex vitamins and vitamin C have minimal storage in the body and must be consumed daily

true

amt of substance that is absorbed and available to the body

bioavailability

glossitis

inflammation of the tongue

cheilosis

cracks around the mouth

pellagra

rough skin

anecephaly

lack of a brain

vitamin that collagen synthesis/antioxidant activity are dependent upon

vitamin C

what is extracellular fluid

water found outside the cell

what two ions control the extracellular water volume

controlled by sodium and chloride

male total fluid intake and amt from fluids alone for males

15 total cups of fluid daily; 13 cups should come from fluid alone

which of the following individuals would be least likely to become dehydrated before recognizing that they are thirsty

trey, 27 yo accountant

minerals required in amts less than 100 mg daily are

trace minerals

minerals required in amts greater than 100 mg are

major minerals

interaction between calcium and iron supplements

does bioavailability increase or decrease

mineral-mineral interaction

decrease

diet to lower blood pressure and decrease her sodium intake

DASH diet

chloride

important for extracellular fluid control

calcium

important for blood clotting, bone and teeth structure

potassium

nerve impulse and muscle contractions

magnesium

key component in the production of ATP

which form of iron is most easily absorbed; what types of foods contain this type of iron

heme iron; meats

what mineral is a part of hemoglobin

iron

white and yellow spots on patients teeth

mottling; caused by excess fluoride

reduced sense of smell

hyposmia

goiter

enlargement of the thyroid gland and is caused by a deficiency of iodide

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