NR 110 (Latest 2023 / 2024) Nutrition
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What are the water soluble vitamins?:
vitamins that dissolve in water
*B vitamins and vitamin C*
The body is not able to store these vitamins d/t being water soluble, and excess of these vitamins are excreted via urine. Daily intake of these vitamins is necessary because body reserves are minimal."Boats and Canoes go in the water"
Fat soluble vitamins:
Vitamins A, D, E and K
Fat soluble vitamins are absorbed from the intestine and in the same way as fats and like-fats they can be stored in the body (liver).Due to the storage capacity, excessive intake of these vitamins can result in toxicity and death. 1 / 2
(ADEK (attic) "The fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the ADEK")
What vitamins are important to supplement in alcoholics?:
-Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), and Vitamin B 9 (Folic acid) -Vitamin A -Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) *Many times, these vitamin deficiencies are d/t poor intestinal absorption or lack of dietary intake*
What vitamin has to do with clotting?:
Vitamin K
Helps to form clotting factors
What vitamin may be lacking in vegan diets?:
Vitamin B12
d/t this vitamin primarily being found in foods of animal origin.
What vitamin deficiency causes pernicious anemia?:
Vitamin B12
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