JERSEY COLLEGE NUTRITION FINAL
REVIEW, UPDATED 2024.
pernicious anemia
a form of anemia that is the primary cause of a vitamin B12 deficiency; occurs at the
end stage of a disorder that causes the loss of certain cells in the stomach
Remodeling
breakdown and buildup of bone tissue
What is pellagra the deficiency of
Niacin Vit B3
components of blood
plasma, platelets, white blood cells, red blood cells
keep cold at this temp or below
41 or below
micronutrient that is important for bone formation
calcium
What is body mass index (BMI)?
ratio of weight (kg) to height (m) to determine if a person is at a healthy weight
Function of Vitamin D
-Helps absorb calcium
-Keeps teeth and bones strong
-Found in dairy products and eggs
Numbers for BMI
underweight less than 18.5
normal 18.5-24.9
overweight 25-29
obese greater than 30
microorganisms that commonly cause food infections
bacteria and viruses
What is beriberi?
deficiency of thiamin resulting in muscle wasting and nerve damage
Vitamin B
Thiamin Pantothenic Acid Biotin
basal metabolic rate (BMR)
the rate at which the body burns energy when the organism is resting
vitamin k
blood clotting vitamin
magnesium absorption is reduced with what nutrients
phytate/ wheat bran and dried beans fiber excess unabsorbed acids calciums and
phosphorus
What is osteomalacia?
softening of the bones, typically through a deficiency of vitamin D or calcium.
low levels of calcium symptoms
numbness muscle spasms seizures confusion cardiac arrest
Calcium is best absorbed with:
Vitamin D
REVIEW, UPDATED 2024.
pernicious anemia
a form of anemia that is the primary cause of a vitamin B12 deficiency; occurs at the
end stage of a disorder that causes the loss of certain cells in the stomach
Remodeling
breakdown and buildup of bone tissue
What is pellagra the deficiency of
Niacin Vit B3
components of blood
plasma, platelets, white blood cells, red blood cells
keep cold at this temp or below
41 or below
micronutrient that is important for bone formation
calcium
What is body mass index (BMI)?
ratio of weight (kg) to height (m) to determine if a person is at a healthy weight
Function of Vitamin D
-Helps absorb calcium
-Keeps teeth and bones strong
-Found in dairy products and eggs
Numbers for BMI
underweight less than 18.5
normal 18.5-24.9
overweight 25-29
obese greater than 30
microorganisms that commonly cause food infections
bacteria and viruses
What is beriberi?
deficiency of thiamin resulting in muscle wasting and nerve damage
Vitamin B
Thiamin Pantothenic Acid Biotin
basal metabolic rate (BMR)
the rate at which the body burns energy when the organism is resting
vitamin k
blood clotting vitamin
magnesium absorption is reduced with what nutrients
phytate/ wheat bran and dried beans fiber excess unabsorbed acids calciums and
phosphorus
What is osteomalacia?
softening of the bones, typically through a deficiency of vitamin D or calcium.
low levels of calcium symptoms
numbness muscle spasms seizures confusion cardiac arrest
Calcium is best absorbed with:
Vitamin D
