FDNS 2100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Gastric Bypass Surgery, Folate Deficiency

• School: University of Georgia
• Department: Foods and Nutrition
• Course: FDNS 2100
• Professor: Paige Berger

Document Summary

Vitamin c deficiency scurvy, came up with on ship!!! Characterized by the presence of a cobalt atom. Maintains the sheath that surrounds and protects nerves. Decreased absorption in stomach from lack of intrinsic factor (e. g. , gastric bypass surgery) Vitamin b12 deficiency can result in folate deficiency: megaloblastic anemia. Vitamin b12 deficiency can occur with adequate folate: pernicious anemia (not enough red blood cells) Symptoms can look like senility due to poor nerve function (poor memory, dementia, depression) Vitamin b12 occurs naturally only in animal-based foods. Reported case of a woman taking very high doses for menstrual cramps (2 g/day rda = 0. 100 g/day) she became unable to walk. Can occur from eating raw eggs (avidin); only if you eat ~2 dozen per day. Healthful food choices can best provide the balance of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients needed for good health.