C787 Module 7 Study Guide Unit 7: Nutrition and Global Health Environments (

Reading: Questions to Ask Before Taking Supplements Explain how you would help a patient decide whether they should or should not take a dietary supplement. They can provide overall dietary guidance for different diet-related disorders and refer the patient to the nutritionist for more detailed and specific information on the dietary modifications recommended. They can motivate and reinforce the dietary recommendations to their patients for an extended period of time and thus serve as valuable sources of nutrition education Why is it important to notify a physician or registered dietician that supplements are being used? Tell your healthcare providers (including doctors, pharmacists, and dietitians) about any dietary supplements you’re taking so that you can discuss what’s best for your overall health. They can help you determine which supplements, if any, might be valuable for you. Explain recommendations for supplementation with B12, iron, folic acid and vitamin D.  Calcium and vitamin D help keep bones strong and reduce bone loss.  Folic acid decreases the risk of certain birth defects.  Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oils might help some people with heart disease.  A combination of vitamins C and E, zinc, copper, lutein, and zeaxanthin (known as AREDS) may slow down further vision loss in people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Differentiate between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. Fat-soluble vitamins are dissolved in fats, excess fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the liver and fatty (adipose) tissues for future use, Because fat-so