NFS 143 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Spina Bifida, Coronary Artery Disease, Riboflavin

• School: University of Vermont
• Department: Nutrition and Food Sciences
• Course: NFS 143
• Professor: Farryl Mac Kenna Bertmann

Document Summary

Vitamins & minerals in childhood and children with disabilities. Vitamin c, vitamin b2, b3, b6 & b12 (riboflavin, thiamin, niacin) act as coenzymes. Deficiencies can cause depressed immune system response, beriberi, polegra, Intrinsic factor, failure to thrive, spina bifida and anemia. Synthesizes nucleic acid, stabilizes electrical currents within cells, tones. Is important in nerve impulses, contracting the heart and other smooth and. Key in bone mineralization, building cell membranes, and building the. Magnesium vascular system, and maintains membranes and muscle contraction. Copper can lead to some forms of anemia. Important for normal immune function, physical growth, skin integrity. Important in healthy thyroid function, coronary artery disease.