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Which micronutrients are classified as fat-soluble?
Which vitamins cannot be stored by the body? (Select all that apply)
How can individuals ensure their vitamin intake meets their body's requirements?
By including a variety of foods from all food groups in their diet.
What functions within the body are supported by vitamins? (Select all that apply)
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Match the health dimension with its definition:
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Which are fat-soluble vitamins? (Select all that apply)
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What is the recommended daily dosage of vitamin C and folate during lactation?
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What public health approaches aim to improve nutrition? (Select all that apply)
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Why might older adults experience a vitamin deficiency despite unchanged eating habits?
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Which vitamin is most likely to quickly deplete if dietary intake decreases?
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Which client is at highest risk for vitamin deficiency?
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Which client is most at risk for a secondary vitamin deficiency?
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Identify the characteristics of water-soluble vitamins. (Select all that apply)
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Which vitamin should be addressed for a woman of childbearing age planning to start a family?
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What is the most likely cause of vitamin toxicity?
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Study Notes
Vitamin Classification
- Vitamins are categorized into fat-soluble and water-soluble types.
- Fat-Soluble Vitamins: Vitamin D, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Vitamin E.
- Water-Soluble Vitamins: Thiamin, Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Cobalamin, Folate.
Vitamins that Cannot be Stored
- Vitamins that the body cannot store include:
- Vitamin C
- Folate
- B-complex vitamins (i.e., Thiamin, Riboflavin, Cobalamin).
Ensuring Adequate Vitamin Intake
- A balanced diet that includes various foods from all food groups is essential for meeting vitamin requirements.
Functions Supported by Vitamins
- Vitamins provide critical support in:
- Aiding in digestion
- Acting as precursor molecules for various biochemical processes
- Buffering chemical reactions in the body.
Vitamins and Health Dimensions
- Physical health: Emphasizes dietary variety, focusing on fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins.
- Intellectual health: Vitamin deficiencies in children may lead to cognitive deficits.
- Emotional health: Deficiencies in Vitamin B can cause irritability and confusion, affecting mental health.
- Social health: Older adults may depend on others for acquiring nutritious foods.
- Spiritual health: Cultural or religious beliefs may restrict dietary choices.
- Environmental health: Access to healthy food sources is critical; food deserts limit this access.
Fat-Soluble Vitamins Overview
- Fat-Soluble Vitamins identified again include:
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin K.
Recommended Daily Dosage for Lactation
- Vitamin C: 115 mg per day
- Folate: 500 µg per day.
Public Health Approaches to Improve Nutrition
- CDC identifies approaches such as:
- Supporting breastfeeding mothers and infants
- Increasing fruit and vegetable consumption
- Promoting health in the workplace
- Implementing school health guidelines for nutrition and physical activity.
Aging and Vitamin Deficiency
- Older adults face increased risks for vitamin deficiencies due to impaired absorption processes with age.
Rapid Depletion of Vitamins
- Vitamin C is notable for its quick depletion in the body if dietary intake diminishes.
Client Risk Assessment for Vitamin Deficiency
- An 85-year-old man living alone is identified as at highest risk for vitamin deficiency.
Secondary Vitamin Deficiencies
- A 50-year-old client with celiac disease is at greater risk for secondary vitamin deficiency.
Characteristics of Vitamin Types
- Water-Soluble Vitamins: Easily excreted, not stored, have low toxicity risk, and deficiency develops quickly.
- Fat-Soluble Vitamins: Can be toxic at high levels, absorbed with fats, stored in the body, and deficiencies develop less frequently.
Dietary Recommendations for Women of Childbearing Age
- Importance of adequate folate intake when planning a family.
Causes of Vitamin Toxicity
- Most commonly caused by long-term, high-dose use of dietary supplements.
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