NUTR 100 Study Guide - Raisin Bran, Cereal Germ, Retinoid
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Preformed: retinoids (liver, eggs): found only in animal products. Proformed: caroteniods (orange color foods) found only in plant products. Promote immune function and resistance to bacterial infection. Prevent drying of the skin and eyes (xerophthalmia) Symptoms: fetal malformation, bone/muscle pain, loss of appetite, skin disorders, dry skin, hair loss, Activated by enzymes in liver and kidneys. Rickets: result of low vitamin d in children. Osteomalacia: soft bones: bone loss minerals and become spongy. Protects double bonds in unsaturated fats, improves vitamin a absorption, Results in over absorption of calcium, increase calcium excretion, growth retardation, hemolycin(cell rupture) K metabolism and anticoagulants, possible hemorrhage(int ernal bleeding) muscleweakne, nausea. Fatty fish, fortified milk, some fortified cereal, and sunlight. Total raisin bran cereal, sunflower stuff, wheat germ, almonds, Liver, green foods, resistant to cooking loss, limited k stored in the body. Canned lean ham, pork chops, wheat germ, bacon, tortilla, watermelon. Non-toxic milk/milk products, eggs, liver, spinach, enriched grain and cereals, mushrooms.
