NR 228 Exam 2 Review(Questions And Answers)

NR 228 Exam 2 Review(Questions And Answers)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