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Nursing Requirements, Source, Excess, Deficiency

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Vitamin A (retinol) Functions   show
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show fat soluable - essential for normal formation of bones and teeth. absorbtion of calcium and phosphorus in GI track.  
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Vitamin E (tocopherol)Functions   show
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show fat soluable. essesntial prothrombin formation, blood clotting  
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show water soluable. wound, burn and fracture healing, antioxidant, supports immune system, formation of collagen. assists in absorption of iron. may play a role in heart disease.  
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) Functions   show
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)Functions   show
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Vitamin B3(Niacin)Functions   show
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show water soluble. conversion of tryptophan to niacin. formation of hemoglobin and neurotransmitters. regulates blood glucose. promotes immune funcitons, hemsythesis of amino acids, lowers homocystein which is linked to heart disease.  
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show water soluble. coenzyme in fatty acid metabolism, function of cells in bone  
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show water soluble. metabolism of amino acids, maturation of RBC's, new cell formation.  
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Folic Acid Deficiency   show
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show liver, meat, green leafy veg, fish , whole grains  
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show pernicious and macrocytic anemia, neuro disorders, progressive paralysis  
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Vitamin B12 Sources   show
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show microcytic anemia, dermatitis,GI upset, irritability, weakness, nervousness, skin lesions  
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Vitamin B6 Sources   show
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Vitamin B6 Excess   show
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show pellagra (dermatitis), diarrhea, anorexia, lassitude, indigestion, dementia, death  
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show protein, dairy, fish, eggs, mushrooms, cereals  
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show toxicty = painful flush and liver damage. reverses antiparkinsons effect of levidopa, loss of sensations, numbness  
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Vitamin B2 Excess   show
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show milk, dairy, riboflavin sensitivite to light = reason milk in opqque of covered  
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Vitamin B2 Deficiency   show
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Vitamin B1 Sources   show
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show Tachycardia, headaches, irritability  
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Vitamin B1 Deficiency   show
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show preformed: animal- liver and fish, dairy products (whole milk), grean leafy veg, yellow or bright orange fruit and veg, milk, cheese butter,eggs, oils.  
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show causes night blindness, rough scaly skin, dry mucous membranes, decreased immune response  
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Vitamin A Excess   show
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Vitamin D Deficiency   show
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show toxcitiy = most toxic of vitamins. causes calcium deposits in soft tissues, forms stones, vomiting, diarrhea, growth failure, kidney stones  
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show sunlight, fortified dairy, fish - salmon and shrimp.  
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Vitamin E Sources   show
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Vitamin E Excess   show
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show rare increased hemolysis of RBC's, macrocytic anemia in infants  
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Vitamin K Deficiency   show
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Vitamin K Excess   show
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show Green leafy veg,liver,milk,eggs  
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Vitamin C Excess   show
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show Scurvy, poor wound healing, bleeding gums, bruising, bone fragility and softening, joint pain. Increasd need due to stress, smoking, infection, burns/trauma, surgery  
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show citrus, potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes, broccoli, strawberries  
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show Fat Soluable. Essential for blood clooting. Conditions may enhance need.  
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show Water Soluable. Antioxidant, collagen formation, wound healing, strong capilaries - prevent brusing, supports immune system (resists infection) assists in absorption of iron, may play role in heart diesease.  
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show major mineral. 85% in bones and teeth w/ calcium, RNA-DNA = all growth, energy transfer, buffer system, acid-base balance) essential metabolism of protien.  
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Phosphorus Sources   show
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Phosphorus Deficiency   show
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show increased execretion of calcium  
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show Vitamins that are mostly absorbed by other lipids. They can accumulate in the body causing toxicty or hypervitaminosis. The are not normally excreated in the urine  
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Hypervitaminosis   show
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show A condition that occurs because of a deficiency of one or more vitamins.  
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Water Soluable Vitamins   show
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Minerals   show
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show those mineral requiring intake of more than 100mg/day  
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Trace Elements   show
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show trace mineral. essesntial for the synthesis of hemoglobin and myglobin, plays a major role in the transfer of oxgen to body tissues.  
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Iron Deficiency   show
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Iron Excess   show
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show animal protein. Increased absorption with vitamin c.  
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show tace mineral. helps prevent tooth decay, ostporosis and gum disease  
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Fluroide Sources   show
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Fluroide Excess   show
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Potassium (K+)Function   show
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Potassium Excess   show
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show from excessive losses, vomiting, diareha, diuretics, muscle weakness, heart failure.  
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Potassium Sources   show
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Calcium (Ca)Function   show
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Calcium Sources   show
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Calcium Deficiency   show
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Sodium (Na)Function   show
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Sodium Deficiency   show
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Sodium Excess   show
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show salt, milk, veg, processed foods, snacks, pickles, and olives  
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show major mineral.important to the function of may enzyme systems, helps build strong bones and teeth and regulates heartbeat. Helps relax muscles after contractions, utilized for seizures and constipation.  
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show Vomiting, diarrhea, alcohol abuse, protien malnutriention, severe tetany (painful muscle contraction). Hallucinations during alcohol w/drawl. Deficiency common in US. Intake w/heart disease  
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Magnesium Source   show
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Copper (Cu)Function   show
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show whole grains, seafood, nuts/seeds  
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show trace mineral.essential for several enzymes, growth, glucose tolerance, wound healing and tast acuity.  
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show shellfish, meat, milk, eggs  
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show vomiting, diarhea, fever, exhaustion, copper deficiency, death  
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Chromium Function   show
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show impaired glucose tolerance, elevated BS, coronary atery disease. Toxicity - ulcers, kidney and liver damage  
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Chromium Source   show
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show trace mineral. micronutrient of the thyroid hormone, metabolic rate.  
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Iodine Deficiency   show
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Iodine Source   show
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show Works with Vit E to protect cells from oxidation. protects liver heart agaisnt some tumor formation  
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Selenium Deficiency   show
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show low fat meat and shellfish, vegs, grains,diary, legumens.  
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