BPK 140 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Lactose Intolerance, Trans Fat, Anorexia Nervosa

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Biomedical Physio & Kines
• Course: BPK 140
• Professor: Mandana Salajegheh

Document Summary

Ppl at risk reducing risk for colorectal cancer and other immune related diseases adult 50 200iu/day, 51 70 400iu/day, over 71 600iu/day obtain from uvb/milk improve absorption of calcium the elderly produce less vit d dark skin lower production of vit d breast fed infants vit d in breast milk is insufficient clothing cover majority of body no expose to absorb vit d from uvb low dietary intake of vit d. 1000 miligrams/day, 50+ 1200 miligrams/day exposure to sunlight increase calcium stree calcium depletion iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency worldwide of population female 18 50 18 miligrams/day, males 8 miligrams/day, postmenopausal women (50^) 8 miligrams/day, 45 miligrams at max. , pregnant women at least 27 miligrams/day iron deficiency anemia resulting from body"s inability to produce homoglobin feel tired and run down immune system become less effictive increse risk of illness.