Pharmacology - McCuistion 9th Ed. -
Chapter 13
Adequate intake - ANS-consumption and absorption of sufficient food, vitamins, and
essential minerals necessary to maintain health
\estimated average requirement - ANS-daily intake of a specific nutrient estimated to meet
the requirement in 50%of healthy people in an age and sex specific group.
\fat soluble vitamins - ANS-Vitamins stored in fatty tissue, liver, and muscle in significant
amounts that are metabolized slowly and excreted in the urine at a slow rate. Vitamins A, D,
E, and K
\iron - ANS-vital for hemoglobin regeneration
\minerals - ANS-substances in the body requires small amounts, such as iron, copper, zinc,
chromium, and selenium
\recommended dietary allowance - ANS-the amount of vitamins, minerals, or other essential
nutrients that should be ingested every day by a normal person engaged in average
activities
\tolerable upper intake level - ANS-maximum level of continuing daily nutrient intake that is
likely in pose no risk to the health of most of those in the age group for which it has been
established
\water-soluble vitamins - ANS-group of vitamins that include B-complex and C
\
Chapter 13
Adequate intake - ANS-consumption and absorption of sufficient food, vitamins, and
essential minerals necessary to maintain health
\estimated average requirement - ANS-daily intake of a specific nutrient estimated to meet
the requirement in 50%of healthy people in an age and sex specific group.
\fat soluble vitamins - ANS-Vitamins stored in fatty tissue, liver, and muscle in significant
amounts that are metabolized slowly and excreted in the urine at a slow rate. Vitamins A, D,
E, and K
\iron - ANS-vital for hemoglobin regeneration
\minerals - ANS-substances in the body requires small amounts, such as iron, copper, zinc,
chromium, and selenium
\recommended dietary allowance - ANS-the amount of vitamins, minerals, or other essential
nutrients that should be ingested every day by a normal person engaged in average
activities
\tolerable upper intake level - ANS-maximum level of continuing daily nutrient intake that is
likely in pose no risk to the health of most of those in the age group for which it has been
established
\water-soluble vitamins - ANS-group of vitamins that include B-complex and C
\
