Foods and Nutrition 1021 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Pernicious Anemia, Macular Degeneration, Osteomalacia

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

Document Summary

Too much beta carotene turns you orange. Osteoporosis low levels cause brain haemorrhages toxicity can cause jaundice. Wernicke korsakoff syndrome affects brain tissues (alcohol abuse) 700 female and 900 ug for male. Cracks and redness at corners of the mouth. Anemia risk of cvd low rbc levels. Dehydration leads to muscular weakness, hyper tension. Excess can cause vomiting stops heart if given thru a vein. Excess cause poisoning , iron overload can cause growth retardation in children , acidosis and increased risk of hd skin lesions. Excess zinc black copper absorption, inhibits iron absorption and loss of appetite. 1g of salt is 400 mg of sodium. Excess can cause fluorosis (discoloration of teeth ) and mottled teeth enamel. High blood glucoe too much can cause skin eruption and cancer rare, disturbs growth and metabolism in children. Acts as a hormone raise blood level calcium. Health of teeth and gums causes collagen formation.