DTR EXAM - NUTRITION PRINCIPLES
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Thiamin - ANSWER-(B1) Beriberi - muscle weakness, enlarged heart
No UL, may cause headaches in large amounts
Sources - pork, sunflower seeds, yeast
Riboflavin - ANSWER-(B2) Ariboflavinosis - cheilosis, glossitis
No UL
Sources - liver, meats, eggs, yogurt, cheese
Niacin - ANSWER-(B3) Pellagra - diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia
No UL
Sources - tuna, liver, veal, chicken, beef
Pantothenic acid - ANSWER-(B5) tingling and numbness in hands and feet, very rare
No UL
Sources - beef, chicken, mushroom, avocado
Pyridoxine - ANSWER-(B6) dermatitis, glossitis
more than 200 mg/day can cause sensory and peripheral neuropathy
Sources - steak, potato, salmon, banana
Childhood - ANSWER-Calcium - 1,000 mg/day
Encourage fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fiber
Adolescence - ANSWER-Encourage water and fiber
Decrease sugar intake, salt intake
Eat three meals a day with snacks
Reduce eating out
Watch for unhealthy/disordered eating behaviors
Older adults - ANSWER-Nutrient dense foods, avoid empty calories
Decrease cholesterol/saturated fat intake
Drink lots of liquids
Protein to reserve lean body mass
Potassium, calcium, vitamin D, fiber, vitamin B12
Biotin - ANSWER-(B7) anorexia, nausea, deficiency very rare
No UL
Sources - liver, soybeans, eggs
Folate - ANSWER-(B9) megaloblastic anemia
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Thiamin - ANSWER-(B1) Beriberi - muscle weakness, enlarged heart
No UL, may cause headaches in large amounts
Sources - pork, sunflower seeds, yeast
Riboflavin - ANSWER-(B2) Ariboflavinosis - cheilosis, glossitis
No UL
Sources - liver, meats, eggs, yogurt, cheese
Niacin - ANSWER-(B3) Pellagra - diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia
No UL
Sources - tuna, liver, veal, chicken, beef
Pantothenic acid - ANSWER-(B5) tingling and numbness in hands and feet, very rare
No UL
Sources - beef, chicken, mushroom, avocado
Pyridoxine - ANSWER-(B6) dermatitis, glossitis
more than 200 mg/day can cause sensory and peripheral neuropathy
Sources - steak, potato, salmon, banana
Childhood - ANSWER-Calcium - 1,000 mg/day
Encourage fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fiber
Adolescence - ANSWER-Encourage water and fiber
Decrease sugar intake, salt intake
Eat three meals a day with snacks
Reduce eating out
Watch for unhealthy/disordered eating behaviors
Older adults - ANSWER-Nutrient dense foods, avoid empty calories
Decrease cholesterol/saturated fat intake
Drink lots of liquids
Protein to reserve lean body mass
Potassium, calcium, vitamin D, fiber, vitamin B12
Biotin - ANSWER-(B7) anorexia, nausea, deficiency very rare
No UL
Sources - liver, soybeans, eggs
Folate - ANSWER-(B9) megaloblastic anemia
