Galen Nursing 155 Test 2
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1. Vitamin A Fat soluble,*Function* Night and color vision; maintain
healthy skin and mucous membranes. *Food Sources*
Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, mango, fish liver oil,
liver, butter, cream, egg yolks, yellow fruit, green leafy
vegetables (orange stuff...)
2. Vitamin D"sun- Fat soluble,*Function* enhances absorption of calcium.
shine vitamin" *food sources* fish liver oil, fish, fortified milk, sunlight
exposure (10 min daily)
3. Vitamin E Fat soluble, *Function* Antioxidant, protection of red blood
cells, skin..*food sources* vegetable oils, nuts, milk, eggs,
muscle meats, fish, wheat and rice germ green leafy veg-
etables.
4. Vitamin K Fat soluble, ANECDOTE FOR COUMADIN *Functions*
blood clotting *Food sources* Green leafy vegetables, liver
5. Thiamin (B1) Water soluble *function* cellular metabolism *food
sources* whole grain, enriched cereals, beef, pork, liver,
peas, beans, nuts
6. Riboflavin (B2) Water soluble *function* cellular metabolism , antioxidant
*Food sources* milk, cheese, eggs, green vegetables,
whole grain, bread, organ meats, poultry, fish
7. Niacin (B3) Water soluble *function* cellular metabolism for energy
production. *food sources* enriched breads and cereals,
chicken, tuna, liver, peanuts, dairy products, fish
8. Pyridoxine (B6) Water soluble *function* protein metabolism, red blood
cell production *food sources* meats, poultry, fish, beans,
nuts, seeds, dairy products, enriched cereals, corn
9. Folacin (folate) *function* Neurotransmitter synthesis
(folic acid) Dna synthesis (spinabifida,-neuro defects in babies) *food
sources*green leafy vegetables, asparagus, liver, yeast,
eggs, beans, fruits, enriched cereals
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Cyanocobalamin water soluble *function* metabolic reaction (energy) *food
(B12) sources* dairy products, meat, poultry, fish, liver, milk,
cheese, eggs
11. Vitamin C Water soluble *function* wound healing, immune function
*food sources*citrus fruits, tomatoes, potatoes, green veg-
etables, cauliflower, broccoli
12. Calcium (Ca) *function* bone and teeth formation , nerve and muscle
contraction, heart action *food sources* dairy products,
sardines, green leafy vegetables, broccoli, whole grains,
egg yolks, legumes, nuts
13. Magnesium (Mg) *function* nerve and muscle function, cardiac function.
*food sources* whole grains, nuts, legumes, green leafy
vegetables, lima beans, broccoli, squash, potatoes
14. Phosphorus (P) *function* bone and teeth strength *food sources*dairy
products, beef, pork, beans, sardines, eggs, chicken,
wheat, bran, chocolate
15. Potassium (K) *Function* regulation of heart contraction, nerve impulse,
acid base balance *food sources* fruits (apricots, ba-
nanas, figs, oranges, dates), any vegetables, meats, pota-
toes, avocados, legumes, milk, shellfish
16. Sodium (Na) *Function* Water balance *food sources* table salt, meat,
eggs, baking powder, baking soda, celery, spinach, car-
rots, beets, canned products, milk, cheese
17. Flouride *function* prevention of dental caries *food sources* fluo-
rinated water, toothpaste, fish, tea
18. Iodine *function* thyroid function *food sources* iodized salt, salt
water fish, dairy products, enriched bread
19. Iron *function* synthesis of hemoglobin *food sources* meats,
eggs, spinach, seafood, broccoli, peas, bran, enriched
breads and cereals
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