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Nursing Requirements, Source, Excess, Deficiency

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Vitamin A (retinol) Functions   fat soluable - essential for skeletal growth, normal mucosal epitheleium and visual activity. Preformed-retinol, provitamin/precursor beta carotene.  
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Vitamin D (calciferol)Functions   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   fat soluable. essential for normal reproduction, muscle development and resistance of red blood cell breakdown. Antioxidant, production of heme, protection of vitamins A and C. Protects cell membrane, lungs, immune system enhancement.  
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Vitamin K Functions   fat soluable. essesntial prothrombin formation, blood clotting  
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Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) Functions (7)   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   water soluble. need by nerves and muscle cells, supports appetite. component of enzymes  
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)Functions   water soluble. supports vision and skin. metabolism of nutrients  
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Vitamin B3(Niacin)Functions   water soluble. supports health of skin, digestive and nervous system, may lower cholesterol.metabolism of nutrients  
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Vitamin B6(pyridoxine)Functions   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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Vitamin B12(cobalmin)Functions   water soluble. coenzyme in fatty acid metabolism, function of cells in bone  
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Folic Acid Functions   water soluble. metabolism of amino acids, maturation of RBC's, new cell formation.  
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Folic Acid Deficiency   macrocytic anemia, occurs in pregancy neural tube defects. Alchol decreases absorption.  
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Folic Acid Sources   liver, meat, green leafy veg, fish , whole grains  
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency   pernicious and macrocytic anemia, neuro disorders, progressive paralysis  
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Vitamin B12 Sources   animal only. milk, eggs, cheese, meat, poultry  
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Vitamin B6 Deficiency   microcytic anemia, dermatitis,GI upset, irritability, weakness, nervousness, skin lesions  
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Vitamin B6 Sources   meat, fish, poultry, protien foods  
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Vitamin B6 Excess   toxciity - peripheral nerve damage. Sensory loss, numbness, ataxia  
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Vitamin B3 Deficiency   pellagra (dermatitis), diarrhea, anorexia, lassitude, indigestion, dementia, death  
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Vitamin B3 Sources   protein, dairy, fish, eggs, mushrooms, cereals  
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Vitamin B3 Excess   toxicty = painful flush and liver damage. reverses antiparkinsons effect of levidopa, loss of sensations, numbness  
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Vitamin B2 Excess   ulcer, elevated blood glucose  
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Vitamin B2 Source   milk, dairy, riboflavin sensitivite to light = reason milk in opqque of covered  
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Vitamin B2 Deficiency   rash, sensitivity to light,scaly skin, cracking mouth, eye irritation, photophobia  
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Vitamin B1 Sources   pork, legunes, grains, wheat germ, oats  
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Vitamin B1 Excess   Tachycardia, headaches, irritability  
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Vitamin B1 Deficiency   alcoholics, fasting (empty calories)Beriberi, polyneuritis, mental confusion, muscle weakness, irritablity, confusion, memory loss  
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Vitamin A Source   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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Vitamin A Deficiency   causes night blindness, rough scaly skin, dry mucous membranes, decreased immune response  
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Vitamin A Excess   causes nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, hair loss, headache, carotenemia. Excessive from preformed not beta carotene. Increased need for children with measles especially 3rd world.  
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Vitamin D Deficiency   rickets in children, osteomalacia in adults (softness of bones)  
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Vitamin D Excess   toxcitiy = most toxic of vitamins. causes calcium deposits in soft tissues, forms stones, vomiting, diarrhea, growth failure, kidney stones  
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Vitamin D Sources   sunlight, fortified dairy, fish - salmon and shrimp.  
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Vitamin E Sources   Vegetable oils, green leafy veg, milk, eggs, meats  
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Vitamin E Excess   toxicity - in excess of 400 units/day. interferes with blood clotting, prolonged prothrombin time, intestinal irritability  
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Vitamin E Deficiency   rare increased hemolysis of RBC's, macrocytic anemia in infants  
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Vitamin K Deficiency   rare but possible, if on antibotics (kills intestionlorg) hemorrhagic diseases of the newborn, prolonged clotting time in adults  
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Vitamin K Excess   toxicity - rare, interfers with anticloting meds. hyperbilirubinemia in infants, vomiting in adults  
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Vitamin K Sources   Green leafy veg,liver,milk,eggs  
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Vitamin C Excess   causes kidney stones, UTI, counteract anticogulant drugs, iron overload. Toxicity >2000mg abdonminal cramps, nausea, diarrhea  
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Vitamin C Deficiency   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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Vitamin C Sources   citrus, potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes, broccoli, strawberries  
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Vitamin K Functions   Fat Soluable. Essential for blood clooting. Conditions may enhance need.  
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Vitamin C Functions   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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Phosphorus (P) Functions   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   animal protiens, grains, soft drinks, processed foods.  
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Phosphorus Deficiency   unknown  
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Phosphorus Excess   increased execretion of calcium  
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Fat Soluable Vitamins   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   An adnormal conidtion resulting from excessive intake of toxic amounts of one or more vitamins, especially of a long period of time.  
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Hypovitaminosis   A condition that occurs because of a deficiency of one or more vitamins.  
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Water Soluable Vitamins   Are componenets of essential enzyme systems. The body will use what it needs and then flush the rest typically through urine.  
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Minerals   Inorganic substances occuring naturally in the earths crust that the body needs to help build and maintain body tissues for life functions. They are divided into major and trace elements.  
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Major Minerals   those mineral requiring intake of more than 100mg/day  
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Trace Elements   minerals that occure in very small amounts in the body and require less than 100mg/day intake  
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Iron (Fe)Function   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   due to blood loss, poor intake. Symptoms fatigue, pallor, apathy, poor tolerance to cold, pica, (woman fo child bearing age, low income, adolescense) Decreased absorption with gastric acid, high intake of plant fiber, tea or coffee.  
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Iron Excess   Iron overload = hemochomolias) gentic risk, alcholo abuse, damage to digestive track.  
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Iron Sources   animal protein. Increased absorption with vitamin c.  
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Fluroide (F)Function   tace mineral. helps prevent tooth decay, ostporosis and gum disease  
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Fluroide Sources   fish, tea, drink water  
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Fluroide Excess   mottled teeth  
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Potassium (K+)Function   major mineral. major electrolyte helps regulate neuromuscular excitability and muscle contraction. Inside body cells. Keeps heart beat steady. May prevent of correct high BP.  
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Potassium Excess   Toxicity from nonfood supplements, can stop heartbeat  
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Potassium Deficiency   from excessive losses, vomiting, diareha, diuretics, muscle weakness, heart failure.  
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Potassium Sources   fruits, veggies, bananas, oranges  
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Calcium (Ca)Function   major mineral.the most abundant mineral in the body is present mainly in the bones and is required for transmission of nerve impulses, muscle contractions, blood coagulation, and cardiac functions. Daily requirements 800-1200mg.  
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Calcium Sources   Absorption enchanced by vit D, acid, lactose. Diary fortfied, OJ, almonds, canned fish, greens.  
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Calcium Deficiency   Osteoporosis, absorbition decreased by plant fbers. Excretion maybe increased by excess protien and sodium.  
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Sodium (Na)Function   major mineral.involved in acid base balance, water balance, transimission of nerve impulses and contraction of muscle.  
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Sodium Deficiency   unlikely, no RDA  
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Sodium Excess   hypertension  
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Sodium Sources   salt, milk, veg, processed foods, snacks, pickles, and olives  
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Magnesium (Mg) Function   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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Magnesium Deficiency   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   dark green, leafy veg, nuts and seeds, seafood, wholegrains, hardwater, chocolate.  
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Copper (Cu)Function   trace mineral. is a component of serveral enzymes and is essential to good health. aids in absorption and use of iron. High intake of vit c can interfere with copper absorption. Elevated in some cancers.  
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Copper Source   whole grains, seafood, nuts/seeds  
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Zinc (Zn) Function   trace mineral.essential for several enzymes, growth, glucose tolerance, wound healing and tast acuity.  
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Zinc Source   shellfish, meat, milk, eggs  
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Zinc Excess   vomiting, diarhea, fever, exhaustion, copper deficiency, death  
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Chromium Function   trace mineral.works with insulin to hormalize BS. used to lower cholesterol.  
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Chromium Dificiency   impaired glucose tolerance, elevated BS, coronary atery disease. Toxicity - ulcers, kidney and liver damage  
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Chromium Source   oysters, meats, whole grains, cheese, unprocessed foods, yeast  
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Iodine (I) Function   trace mineral. micronutrient of the thyroid hormone, metabolic rate.  
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Iodine Deficiency   goter, enlarged thyroid gland, sluggishness, weight gain, in pregancy may cause mental and physical retardation  
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Iodine Source   Seafood, iodized salt  
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Selenium Function   Works with Vit E to protect cells from oxidation. protects liver heart agaisnt some tumor formation  
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Selenium Deficiency   associated with heart diesease and cancers. liver and pancrease, high cholesteral  
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Selenium Source   low fat meat and shellfish, vegs, grains,diary, legumens.  
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