NR 228 Exam 2 Review
***Review all Textbook Chapters, worksheets and notes
***Concepts and topics to review not all inclusive
1. All Vitamins
2. Omega 3 fatty acids
3. B-complex vitamins
a. FUNCTION: metabolism, energy, NERVE FUNCTIONING
b. FOODS: meats, milk, enriched grains, whole grains, legumes, green leafy vegetables
c. Vitamin B12
i. Water soluble
d. Riboflavin (B2)
i. Water soluble
ii. DEFICIENCY: cracking at corners of mouth and smooth swollen tongue
e. Thiamine (B1)
i. Water soluble
ii. DEFICIENCY: Beriberi, common in those with alcohol us disorder
f. Niacin (B3)
i. Water soluble
g. Folate/ Folic acid
i. Water soluble
ii. DEFICIENCY: can result in neural tube defects in utero
h. Vitamin B6
i. Water soluble
4. Vitamin C
a. Water soluble
b. Function in body: tissue building, metabolism, IRON ABSORPTION
c. FOUND IN: citrus fruits/juices, tomatoes, green leafy vegetables, peppers
d. Deficiency = SCURVY (bleeding, joint pain, swollen gums)
e. SMOKERS NEED MORE VITAMIN C
5. Vitamin A
a. FAT soluble
b. FUNCTION: VISION HEALTH, skeletal and soft tissue development/strength
c. FOODS: orange/yellow fruits and veggies, fatty fish, eggs, liver, dairy products
d. DEFICIENCY: vision issues
6. Vitamin E
a. FAT soluble
b. FUNCTION: antioxidant (protects cells from damage)
c. FOODS: fat containing foods (vegetable oil, nuts), dark green vegetables, whole grains
7. Vitamin D
a. FAT soluble
b. FUNCTION: helps with ABSORPTION OF CALACIUM and phosphorus, bone mineralization
c. FOOD/SOURCES: sunlight, fortified milk, fatty fish, and eggs
***Review all Textbook Chapters, worksheets and notes
***Concepts and topics to review not all inclusive
1. All Vitamins
2. Omega 3 fatty acids
3. B-complex vitamins
a. FUNCTION: metabolism, energy, NERVE FUNCTIONING
b. FOODS: meats, milk, enriched grains, whole grains, legumes, green leafy vegetables
c. Vitamin B12
i. Water soluble
d. Riboflavin (B2)
i. Water soluble
ii. DEFICIENCY: cracking at corners of mouth and smooth swollen tongue
e. Thiamine (B1)
i. Water soluble
ii. DEFICIENCY: Beriberi, common in those with alcohol us disorder
f. Niacin (B3)
i. Water soluble
g. Folate/ Folic acid
i. Water soluble
ii. DEFICIENCY: can result in neural tube defects in utero
h. Vitamin B6
i. Water soluble
4. Vitamin C
a. Water soluble
b. Function in body: tissue building, metabolism, IRON ABSORPTION
c. FOUND IN: citrus fruits/juices, tomatoes, green leafy vegetables, peppers
d. Deficiency = SCURVY (bleeding, joint pain, swollen gums)
e. SMOKERS NEED MORE VITAMIN C
5. Vitamin A
a. FAT soluble
b. FUNCTION: VISION HEALTH, skeletal and soft tissue development/strength
c. FOODS: orange/yellow fruits and veggies, fatty fish, eggs, liver, dairy products
d. DEFICIENCY: vision issues
6. Vitamin E
a. FAT soluble
b. FUNCTION: antioxidant (protects cells from damage)
c. FOODS: fat containing foods (vegetable oil, nuts), dark green vegetables, whole grains
7. Vitamin D
a. FAT soluble
b. FUNCTION: helps with ABSORPTION OF CALACIUM and phosphorus, bone mineralization
c. FOOD/SOURCES: sunlight, fortified milk, fatty fish, and eggs
