Trivia. Recommended intake for: Potassium 4.7 g/day

Trivia

Recommended intake for:

Potassium

4.7 g/day

Sources of Vitamin

E

Vegetable oils, leafy greens, nuts, peanuts

Toxicity Symptoms of

Sodium

Water retentionHigh blood pressure

May increase loss of calcium in urine

What are the 5 antioxidants?

Vitamins E, C, A, Beta-carotene,

Selenium

Major functions of

Riboflavin

Coenzyme in citric acid cycle, fat metabolism, electron transport

chain

Deficiency diseases and symptoms of

Vitamin D

Rickets in childrenosteomalacia in adults

State 5 vitamins that are water-soluble?

Thiamin, Riboflavin,

Niacin, Biotin,

Pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6,

Folate, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C,

Choline

Recommended intake for:

Vitamin K

90-120 µg

State 5 nutrients essential to bone health.

Calcium,Vitamin D,Vitamin K,

Phosphorus,Magnesium,

Fluoride

Deficiency diseases and symptoms of

Chloride

Dangerous changes in pHIrregular heartbeat

Unlikely according to the book

Major functions of

Pantothenic Acid

Coenzyme in citric acidcycle, fat metabolism

Toxicity symptoms of

Vitamin D

Calcium deposits in the soft tissues, growth retardation,

kidney damage

Is this a major or trace mineral?

Calcium

Major

State the 4 nutrients are involved in energy metabolism.

Vitamin B12,Pantothenic acid,

BiotinCholine

Recommended intake for:

Vitamin B6

1.3-1.7 mg

Major functions of

Iodine

Synthesis thyroid hormone

Is this a major or trace mineral?

Zinc

Trace

What is a major mineral?

Daily needs above 100 mg

Toxicity Symptoms of

Phosphorus

Muscle spasmsConvulsions

Low blood calcium levelsFor toxicity unlikely according the

book.

Groups at risk for

Vitamin C

Alcoholics, elderly men

Sources of

Thiamin

Pork, sunflower seeds, whole and enriched grains, legumes

Groups at risk

Folate

Pregnant women, alcoholics

UL for

Vitamin B6

100 mg/d

Sources of

Manganese

Nuts, legumes, whole grains, tea

Recommended intake for:

Choline

425-550 mg

Major functions of

Vitamin A

Vision, growth, cell differentiation, reproduction, immune function

Recommended intake for:

Biotin

30 µg

Sources of

Vitamin C

Citrus fruits, broccoli, strawberries, greens

Groups at risk

Riboflavin

None reported

Sources of

Sulfur

Protein foods, preservatives

Is this a major or trace mineral?

Fluoride

Trace

UL for

Choline

3500 mg/day