Foods and Nutrition 1021 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Hemoglobin, Pyridoxamine, Biotin

• School: Western University
• Department: Foods and Nutrition
• Course: Foods and Nutrition 1021
• Professor: Rod Martin

Document Summary

Stored in body so based on overall intake not daily. B-carotene: carrots, sweet potatoes, yams, spinach, broccoli, mango. Major antioxidant with b-carotene, vit c, e, selenium. Eyesight: light perception at retina, maintains cornea. Retinoic acid regulates activities of genes that direct protein and enzyme synthesis. Maintain epithelial cells: protective barriers for infection and damage. Symptoms: loss of appetite, blurred vision, stunted growth, itchy skin, irritability, bone fractures, hair loss, joint pain, soreness, cessation of menstruation, rashes, damage to liver, enlargement of spleen. Increased bone dismantling cells - reduced bone density, pain genes that produce proteins involved in immunity. Absorption of calcium and phosphorus to maintain bone integrity (decrease risk of osteoporosis) Can raise blood calcium levels if needed. Stimulates maturation of cells (cells of immunity) Forti ed milk, shrimp, salmon, mushrooms, forti ed soy beverages. Vegetable oils (if not heated), nuts, seeds, forti ed cereals, wheat germ. Osteomalacia in adults depression, calcium deposits throughout the body.