Vitamins
What are some symptoms of B-12 vitamin deficiency?
microcytic anemia, pernicious anemia, memory loss, apathy, depression, degeneration of nerves, sore mouth, neck pain, irregular muscular actions
What are food sources of Calcium?
Milk products, bony fish, tofu, greens, legumes
What are the functions of calcium?
What is the AI for fluid for males and females?
M: 13 cups
F: 9 cups
Where is visceral fat located? Subcutaneous?
V: surrounded around the organs (abdomen)
S: right under the skin
What is the deficiency states for thiamin (B1)?
BeriBeri and Wernicke-Korsakoff
What are food sources of Phosphorus?
Foods that are rich in protein, breads, meats, milk, cheese, legumes
What are the major functions of magnesium?
Bone and teeth builder, muscle relaxation after contractions, blood pressure, nerve transmission.
Name a fluid (besides water) that counts toward the AI for fluid.
Water, juices, milk, coffee, tea, pop
How many kcal are in 1 lb of fat?
3500
What is the RDA for folate?
400 mcg/day
What are the food sources of Potassium?
Bananas, spinach, oranges, broccoli, potatoes.
What are the major functions of Phosphorus?
Bone and teeth builder, energy transfer, phospholipids, acid/base balance
Name a factor that would require you to increase your fluid intake needs.
Physical activity, hot weather, alcohol consumption, diuretics, prolonged diarrhea, vomiting, or diarrhea, young or old person, pregnant/breastfeeding, dietary fiber intake, disease
What is the idea waist circumference for a male? Female?
M: 40 in
F: 35 in
What is the RDA for Vitamin C:
Males, females, and smokers
M: 90 mg/day
F: 75 mg/day
Smokers: +35 mg/day
What are food sources for Iodide?
Iodized salt, seafood, seaweed, dairy products, grains.
What is the major function of Iron?
Component of hemoglobin and myoglobin (aids RBC in carrying oxygen)
What is the easiest way to determine hydration status?
observe urine color
Sally's BMI is 32.56. What is her BMI classification?
Obese, class 1
What is the deficiency state for vitamin C?
Scurvy
What is the most well known source of selenium?
The Brazil nut
What are the major functions of Zinc?
A cofactor, wound healing, taste sensation, secondary sexual characteristics in sperm production, builds immunity, DNA synthesis, part of insulin
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What is the equation for BMI in metric? US?
metric: Weight(kg) ÷ Height (m2)
US:Weight(lbs) x 703 ÷ Height (in2)