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citrus fruits, strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, green leafy veggies
aids in tissue building and metabolic reactions (healing, collagen
Vitamin C formation, iron absorption immune function)
Asorbic acid cig smoking: increase by 35mg/day
deficiency: scurvy, hemorrhagic disease, painful joints, weak
bones, swollen/bleeding gums/loose teeth, decreased iron
absorption
Meats, grains, legumes
Vitamin B1
muscle energy, energy metabolism (promotes appetite)
Thiamine
Deficiency: beriberi (ataxia, confusion, anorexia, tachycardia),
h/a, weight loss, fatigue
Milk, meats, dark leafy vegetables
Vitamin B2 coenzyme to releasing energy from cells
Riboflavin Deficiency: skin eruptions (dermatitis of ears, nose, mouth),
cheilosis (cracked lips and corners), glossitis (smooth red
swollen tongue)
Liver, nuts, legumes, meats, milk, whole grain and enriched
breads and cereals
Vitamin B3
energy/protein/cellular metabolism: metabolism of fats, glucose
Niacin
and alcohol
Deficiency: pellagra(sun sensitive leasions, GI and neuro), skin
lesions, GI, CNS, dementia
Meats, grains, legumes
Vitamin B6
cellular function, hgb and niacin and neurotransmitter synthesis
Pyridoxine
Deficiency: macrocytic anemia, CNS disturbances
Sensory neuropathy with high intake of supplements
, Meats, clams, oysters, shellfish, eggs, dairy products
Vitamin B12
Folate activation, RBC maturation
Cobalamin
Deficiency: pernicious anemia (seen in strict vegans), GI, poor
muscle coordination, paresthesia of hands and feet
Liver, green leafy vegetables, legumes, orange juice
formation of fetal neural tube, hgb and amino acid synthesis, new
Folate (B complex vitamin)
cell synthesis
Deficiency: fetal neural tube defects (spina bifida, anencephaly),
megaloblastic anemia, CNS disturbances
meats, whole grain cereals, dried peas and beans
Pantothenic acid (B complex
vitamin) carb, fat and protein metabolism (part of coenzyme A)
Deficiency (Rare): generalized body system failure
eggs, milk, dark green vegetables
coenzyme used in fatty acid synthesis, amino acid metabolism,
Biotin (B complex vitamin)
formation of glucose
Deficiency (Rare): neuro findings (depression, fatigue), hair loss,
scaly red rash
Orange/yellow fruits and vegetables (carrots, yams, apricots,
squash, cantaloupe), fatty fish, dairy, egg yolk, butter, cream
Vitamin A Vision health, tissue strength and growth, embryonic
development, immune function
Deficiency: vision changes, xerophthalmia (dry/hard cornea), GI,
hyperkeratosis
Fish, fortified dairy products, egg yolks, sunlight
assists with Ca and P absorption, aid in bone development
Vitamin D
Deficiency: bone demineralization, rickets, osteomalacia in
adults, low Ca
excess: hypercalcemia
Vegetable oils, grains, nuts, dark green vegetables
Vitamin E antioxidant-- helps preserve lung and RBC membranes, protects
vit A from oxidation
Deficiency (Rare): anemia, edema and skin lesions in infant
Green leafy vegetables (spinach, broccoli, asparagus), eggs,
carrots
Vitamin K
essential for prothrombin synthesis (blood clotting), bone
maintenance/metabolism
Deficiency: increased bleeding time
Table salt, processed foods
Sodium (Na) maintains fluid volume, muscle contractions, nerve impulses
Deficiency: muscle cramps, memory loss, anorexia
Excess: fluid retention, hypertension disorientation
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NCLEX Nutrition Nutrition NCLEX Questions HUN Midterm Exam
87 terms 41 terms 29 terms
Bridget_Faldet Preview katherine_wilkins Preview caityacat
citrus fruits, strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, green leafy veggies
aids in tissue building and metabolic reactions (healing, collagen
Vitamin C formation, iron absorption immune function)
Asorbic acid cig smoking: increase by 35mg/day
deficiency: scurvy, hemorrhagic disease, painful joints, weak
bones, swollen/bleeding gums/loose teeth, decreased iron
absorption
Meats, grains, legumes
Vitamin B1
muscle energy, energy metabolism (promotes appetite)
Thiamine
Deficiency: beriberi (ataxia, confusion, anorexia, tachycardia),
h/a, weight loss, fatigue
Milk, meats, dark leafy vegetables
Vitamin B2 coenzyme to releasing energy from cells
Riboflavin Deficiency: skin eruptions (dermatitis of ears, nose, mouth),
cheilosis (cracked lips and corners), glossitis (smooth red
swollen tongue)
Liver, nuts, legumes, meats, milk, whole grain and enriched
breads and cereals
Vitamin B3
energy/protein/cellular metabolism: metabolism of fats, glucose
Niacin
and alcohol
Deficiency: pellagra(sun sensitive leasions, GI and neuro), skin
lesions, GI, CNS, dementia
Meats, grains, legumes
Vitamin B6
cellular function, hgb and niacin and neurotransmitter synthesis
Pyridoxine
Deficiency: macrocytic anemia, CNS disturbances
Sensory neuropathy with high intake of supplements
, Meats, clams, oysters, shellfish, eggs, dairy products
Vitamin B12
Folate activation, RBC maturation
Cobalamin
Deficiency: pernicious anemia (seen in strict vegans), GI, poor
muscle coordination, paresthesia of hands and feet
Liver, green leafy vegetables, legumes, orange juice
formation of fetal neural tube, hgb and amino acid synthesis, new
Folate (B complex vitamin)
cell synthesis
Deficiency: fetal neural tube defects (spina bifida, anencephaly),
megaloblastic anemia, CNS disturbances
meats, whole grain cereals, dried peas and beans
Pantothenic acid (B complex
vitamin) carb, fat and protein metabolism (part of coenzyme A)
Deficiency (Rare): generalized body system failure
eggs, milk, dark green vegetables
coenzyme used in fatty acid synthesis, amino acid metabolism,
Biotin (B complex vitamin)
formation of glucose
Deficiency (Rare): neuro findings (depression, fatigue), hair loss,
scaly red rash
Orange/yellow fruits and vegetables (carrots, yams, apricots,
squash, cantaloupe), fatty fish, dairy, egg yolk, butter, cream
Vitamin A Vision health, tissue strength and growth, embryonic
development, immune function
Deficiency: vision changes, xerophthalmia (dry/hard cornea), GI,
hyperkeratosis
Fish, fortified dairy products, egg yolks, sunlight
assists with Ca and P absorption, aid in bone development
Vitamin D
Deficiency: bone demineralization, rickets, osteomalacia in
adults, low Ca
excess: hypercalcemia
Vegetable oils, grains, nuts, dark green vegetables
Vitamin E antioxidant-- helps preserve lung and RBC membranes, protects
vit A from oxidation
Deficiency (Rare): anemia, edema and skin lesions in infant
Green leafy vegetables (spinach, broccoli, asparagus), eggs,
carrots
Vitamin K
essential for prothrombin synthesis (blood clotting), bone
maintenance/metabolism
Deficiency: increased bleeding time
Table salt, processed foods
Sodium (Na) maintains fluid volume, muscle contractions, nerve impulses
Deficiency: muscle cramps, memory loss, anorexia
Excess: fluid retention, hypertension disorientation
