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show the idea that the nutritional value of a food is the sum of all its individual nutrients, vitamins, and other components  
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show -nutrients matter more than food -need expert help -purpose of eating promotes narrow concept of health  
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What is orothorexia   show
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show -told people to eat less beef and dairy -offended people, changed it to "choose meats poultry and fish that will reduce saturated fat intake (nutritionism) -were blaming nutrients, not foods  
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show -addictive-empty calorie reactive hypoglycemia -fructose damages the liver -acid forming  
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What is parking lot science   show
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show -eating more of one thing means eating less of another  
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What is epidemiological research   show
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What are Randomized Control Trials   show
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show -people lie, and cant accurately recall diet over 24 hours  
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show -very confusing, people only have 24 hour diet recall  
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4 shifts in food relationships that have occurred in the Western Diet   show
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show passed on by parents, government, food industry  
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What is food science   show
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show eat foods that rot and have bugs  
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show -used for absorption and transport -similar to lipids -require bile salts -transport involves chylomicrons -stored in body lipids -fat malabsorption conditions  
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show -absorption into portal blood -limited storage in the body except B12 -only stored by binding to enzymes and transport proteins -excreted in urine when plasma levels exceed renal thresholds  
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2 types of water soluble vitamins   show
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show -energy releasing -hematopoiesis -others  
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show Fish, milk, kale, spinach, eggs, fortified cereal  
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What is vitamin insufficiency   show
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What is vitamin Deficiency   show
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What is biomechanical individuality   show
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show -Recommended Daily Allowance -developed using deficiency diseases for large populations -consumers use it as a means to provide adequate nutrition -made for populations, NOT individuals. People may need more or less of certain things  
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Which vitamins are Fat Soluble   show
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show -vision -regulation of gene expression(cell differentiation) -immunity -Growth and Development -RBC production  
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show -Vision problems: night blindness, bitots spots, xerothalmia(dry eyes), corneal scarring -Anorexia -Retarded growth -susceptibility to infections -enlargement of hair follicles, keratinization of skin  
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How to convert mcg to IU   show
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What is vitamin A beta-carotene   show
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show retinal and retinol (animal fat)  
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show 3000 mcg (10,000 IU)  
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show -cancer prevention( in animals and cell cultures, human inconclusive) -infectious diseases -skin(acne), scalp, and hair disorders -Gynecologic disorders  
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What is a teratogenic dose of Vit. A   show
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What group of people may be susceptible to beta-carotene toxicity   show
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show Parathyroid glands sense serum calcium is low and increase PTH secretion. This goes to the kidney which secretes calcitriol into the small intestine which absorbs more Vit. D  
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Vitamin D short-latency deficiency symptoms   show
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show -cancer -autoimmune disease -cardiovascular disease -depression  
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Risk factors for vitamin D deficiency   show
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show 100 mcg (about 4000 IU)  
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Therapeutic applications of vit D   show
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show serum 25(OH)D  
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show <20 ng/ml (<50 nmol/L)  
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show <30 ng/ml (<75 nmol/L)  
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show it could be toxic in some people who don't need that high of dosage  
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Symptoms of Vit D toxicity are the result of what   show
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Names of Vitamin E family members   show
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show -Neurological: impaired balance and coordination, muscle weakness, peripheral neuropathy, damage to retina -Hemolysis and anemia -atrophy of reproductive organs and infertility  
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Risk factors for vitamin E deficiency   show
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show 1000 mg  
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show - d-a-tocopherol is natural isomeric form found in foods - dl-a-tocopherol is the synthetic form in many supplements  
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show -cardiovascular disease -cataracts -immune function -dementia -diabetes -cancer  
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Symptoms for vit. E toxicity   show
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show -anticoagulant drugs -statins + antioxidants -diabetics  
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show -phylloquinone (K1) found in plants -menaquinone (K2) synthesized from bacteria - Menadione (K3) is synthetic form used in animal feed, can form MK-4  
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show -blood coagulation: essential cofactor in coagulation cascade, balances the 2 opposing sides- clot formation and breakdown -Vit K cycle: recycles vit K-liver -Cell growth and regulation: Gas6 is vit K dependent protein -bone mineralization  
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show -Osteo calcin: sythesized by osteoblasts, regulated by vit D -Matrix GIa protein(MGP): found in bone, cartilage, blood vessels, prevents calcification of soft tissue, cartilage, and bv -Protein S: synthesized by osteoblasts, role is unclear  
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How does warfarin affect vit. K   show
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Symptoms of Vit. K deficiency   show
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Why is Vit. K deficiency uncommon in adults   show
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show new borns, inject K1 to all newborns  
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show none recommended, 120 mcg male and 90 mcg females  
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show -vascular calcification: aortic calcifications associated w/ lower vit K1 intake -hemorrhagic disease of newborns (HDN)  
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show -epidemiological support for decreased risk of fracture -undercarboxylated osteocalcin  
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General symptoms of Vitamin B deficiency   show
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show -energy metabolism: dehydrogenase enzymes -nerve AP -transketolase: enzyme thats a good marker for B1( pentose phosphate pathway) -DNA/RNA synthesis  
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Deficiency symptoms of Vitamin B1 (Thyamin)   show
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show Pregant, breast feeding, alcoholics, athletes  
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show NONE  
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Therapeutic applications of Vit. B1   show
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show -redox reactions(antioxidant reactions) -ETC -drug metabolism  
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show -the enzyme glutathione reductase needs FAD to recycle glutathione -FAD is a flavo-coenzyme that requires B2 -you need B2 to get FAD, and FAD to recycle glutathione  
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Tolerable upper intake of Vit. B2 (Riboflavin)   show
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show Nuclear urine (bright urine)  
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show 400mg/day for 3 months -should reduce the frequency and number of headache days  
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Types of Vit. B3 (Niacin)   show
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Functions of Niacin (B3)   show
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show -Pellagra-late stage deficiency - symptoms: dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, death  
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How is Niacin related to tryptophan   show
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show 35mg for flushing  
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show -cancer prevention -beta cell protection in type 1 diabetes -mental illness  
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show -nicotinic acid only!! -3g/day for 6 years increased HDL levels, decreased lipoprotein A, increased bouyant LDL, and decreased mortality/morbidity  
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Active form of Pyridoxine (Vit. B6)   show
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show -transamination -nervous system functions -gluconeogenesis -steroid hormone inhibition  
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Tolerable Upper limit of Vit. B6 (Pyridoxine)   show
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Therapeutic applications of Pyridoxine (B6)   show
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show -it converts homocystine to cystine to decrease risk of heart disease  
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Potential Toxicity of Pyridoxine (B6)   show
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Compare and Contrast Folic Acid (B9) and Folate   show
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show -one carbon metabolism: methylation -cell growth -nucleic acid and amino acid synthesis**  
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show -synthesis of methionione from homocysteine  
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Who is susceptible to folic acid deficiency   show
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show -increased homocysteine levels - atrophy and inflammation of mucous membranes -birth defects  
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Upper Tolerable Limit of Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)   show
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How do genetics affect folate requirements   show
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show -neural tube -CV disease prevention -cancer  
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Toxicity of Folic Acid   show
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How is Cobalamin (B12) different from the other B vitamins   show
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show -cofactors for methionine synthase and coenzyme A mutase -HEMOGLOBIN SYNTHESIS -folate metabolism, production of succinyl-CoA, homocysteine recycling  
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show -surgical resection -vegans -alcoholics  
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show intrinsic factor attaches onto B12 in the small intestine and gets absorbed by the ilium  
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show -anemia -numbness -memory -dementia -disorientation  
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Upper Tolerable Limit of Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)   show
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What is the role of Cobalamin (B12) in disease prevention   show
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show -alzheimers -depression -allergies -PNS disorders  
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show -forming coA and acetyl-CoA -energy metabolism -FA and AA synthesis  
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Upper Tolerable limit of Pantothenic Acid (B5)   show
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show -helps with wound healing -helps with high cholesterol  
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Functions of Biotin (B7)   show
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Symptoms of B7 (Biotin) deficiency   show
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Upper Tolerable limit of Biotin (B7)   show
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Therapeutic applications of Biotin (B7)   show
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show -collagen synthesis -carnintine synthesis: getting fat into the mitochondria -NXT synthesis -antioxidant -blood clotting  
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show -scurvy -sand paper skin -impaired wound healing  
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Upper Tolerable limit (TUI) of Vit. C   show
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show -coronary heart disease: 400mg/day -stroke, cancer, cataracts, decreased uric acid for gout, and lead toxicity  
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Therapeutic applications of Vit. C   show
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Toxicity concerns with Vit. C   show
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Increases risk of calcium deficiency   show
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Upper limit of Calcium   show
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Ca RDA of adullts 51-70 years old   show
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Function of Calcium   show
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Calcium Deficiency symptoms   show
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Therapeutic applications of Calcium   show
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Toxicity of Calcium   show
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show -protein intake -phosphorus -Oxalates (spinach, rhubarb) -Phytic acid -Sodium -Alcohol  
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show -energy -synthesis of nucleic acids and glutathione -cell signaling -structural function -ion transport across cell membrane -wound healing  
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show 350 mg loose stool  
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RDA Mg in Adults   show
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show -hypomagnesia: neuro, personality, cramping, spasm -Chronic kidney failure: Mg cannot be excreted efficiently  
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show -Cramping -spasm -asthma -diabetes  
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show -Hypermagnesemia: low bp, loose stool, arythmea -kidney disease- <1g/day  
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show -energy -cell signaling -pyruvate kinase  
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show adults, male and female over 19 is 4700mg  
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Source of Potassium   show
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show hypokalemia: fatigue, spasm/cramp, arrhthmias  
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show alcoholics, diuretics, any BP pill  
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show -HTN -Osteoporosis by maintaining Ca  
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Toxicity of Potassium   show
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Recommended intake of Potassium vs average intake   show
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Upper limit of sodium   show
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Upper limit of Salt   show
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show Sodium is 1300mg Salt is 3300 mg  
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show increased ECF volume  
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show -membrane potential -maintain blood volume and pressure  
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show -not due to decrease of intake -Hyponatremia: cerebral edema  
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Increases risk of sodium deficiency   show
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Therapeutics of Sodium   show
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Toxicity of Sodium   show
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show recommend 7800mg for men, intake 11,800mg recommend 5800 mg for woemn, intake 7800mg  
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What is the DASH diet and what were the results of the trials   show
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show 45mg  
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show 11mg  
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show Males- 8mg Females- 18mg Pregnancy- 27mg  
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show -2/3 body iron is functional form -remainder stored in bone marrow and liver -powerful oxidant and potentially harmful -Copper increases iron absorption  
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Function of Iron   show
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show -Microcytic hypocromic anemia -fatigue -Rapid HR -Fever -Spoon shaped nails -Impaired physical work capactiy -inability to maintain body temperature  
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show -fatigue -poor intellectual development -lead toxicity -restless legs  
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Toxicity of Iron   show
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Who is susceptible to iron deficiency   show
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What is the most common deficiency in the US   show
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What enhances iron absorption   show
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show phytic acid, polyphenols, soy protein  
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show 40mg  
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show Males 11mg Females 8mg  
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show Catalytic role in 100+ enzymes -regulatory role -structural role  
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show -zinc/copper imbalance -acrodermatitis enteropathica -impaired taste -poor wound healing  
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show -impaired growth and development -weak immune function -common cold -diabetes -macular degeneration  
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show -Copper deficiency at doses of 60mg/day -GI distress at 50-150mg/day  
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show Zinc  
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Relationship between Zinc and Copper   show
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Upper limit of Copper   show
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Recommended Copper amounts for Adults 19 and above   show
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show -Energy -MAO -Melanin -Epinephrine synthesis -Superoxide dismutase  
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Deficiency of Copper symptoms   show
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Therapeutics of Copper   show
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Toxicity of Copper   show
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Chromium upper limit   show
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Recommended Chromium in adults 19-50 years   show
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show -impaired glucose tolerance -endurance exercise can cause it -elevated cholesterol and TG -Peripheral neuropathy  
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Therapeutics of Chromium   show
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Toxicity of Chromium   show
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show -hexavalent is toxic: derived from trivalent by heating alkaline ph -readily reduced to chromium III in acidic stomach -Trivalent is non toxic  
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Iodine Upper Limit   show
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Iodine Recommended limit in adults 19 and above   show
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Food sources of Iodine   show
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Funcion of Iodine   show
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show -cretinism -hypothyroid -goiter -Fibrocystic breast condition  
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Risk that can lead to Iodine deficiency   show
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show Iodine-induced hyperthyroidism (IHH) -happens at 150-200ug/day  
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show -elevated TSH, hypothyroidism -happens at 1700-1800ug/day  
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Therapeutics of iodine   show
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Toxicity of Iodine   show
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show Iodine- widespread efforts to iodize salts  
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show -soil deficiency in inland areas -pregnancy and lactation -Goitrogens block uptake or use of iodine (tobacco, soybeans)  
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Upper limit of Selenium   show
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Recommended amount of Selenium in adults 19 and up   show
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show -selenium deficiency exacerbates iodine deficiency -selenium is required for T4 to T3 conversion  
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show Selenoproteins: Glutathione peroxidases, Iodothyroninedeiodinases  
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Deficiency of Iodine can lead to   show
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show -can help prevent cancer -CVD -Viral infection  
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show -Brittle nails -GI problems -garlic breath  
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show 10mg  
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show infants .01mg male adults 4mg female adults 3mg  
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Function of Fluoride   show
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show increased susceptibility to dental caries  
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show -caries -possibly osteoporosis  
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show -Dental fluorosis -Skeletal fluorosis -poising at 5mg/kg of bodyweight  
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