Causes:
What addiction can cause beriberi?
Alcoholism
Whole grain
What can happen in the legs and feet when someone has beriberi?
Numbness, tingling, weakness
What 2 systems does beriberi affect?
Cardiovascular and Nervous
What is beriberi?
Taking what can cause beriberi?
What seafood has vitamin B1?
Salmon
What can happen to the brain in someone who has beriberi?
confusion and memory loss
What very vital part of the nervous system is affected by beriberi?
The brain
What lifestyle changes can be made to prevent or help beriberi?
Limit alcohol intake, take vitamin B1 supplements and eat foods rich in vitamin B1
The body not properly _________ vitamin B1 can cause beriberi
intaking
What types of whole grains did we include in the presentation?
Bread, rice, and noodles
What happens to the heart in someone who has beriberi?
Rapid heartbeat and heart failure
What other parts of the nervous system are affected by beriberi?
Nerves and spinal cord
What can happen if you ingest too much vitamin B1 at one time?
You can get beriberi. (It works both ways)
The body inadequately __________ vitamin B1 can cause beriberi
absorbing
What meat has vitamin B1?
What happens to someones appetite when they have beriberi?
They lose their appetite
What 2 vital organs in the cardiovascular system are affected by beriberi?
Heart and lungs
What did you find most interesting about the presentation?
Answer may very...
What example of medication can stop the body from absorbing vitamin B1
Lasix
What vegetables include vitamin B1?
Asparagus and peas
What happens to someones sleep patterns when they have beriberi?
It gets disturbed.
What else in the cardiovascular system are affected by beriberi?
Veins
What poultry has vitamin B1?
Eggs! š„