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looking for information about food sources of antioxidant vitamins oth and repair of tissues. What food sources should he recommended? and minerals to help eals, green leafy vegetables, yellow or orange vegetables, and n t, poultry, fish, whole grain bread and cereals, and green vegetables ing nuts ancd seeds, as well 2 Shelley is the A. Naturally B. Fruits, occurring sugars such as maple sugar and cane sugar er dairy products such as yogurt and cheese and without C. Milk and other toxic s to D. Potatoes and com 5 Shelley think ide ks that most vitamin and mineral supplements are probably safe a effects, but want ts to be sure. Whom should she consult? A. Her pharmacist B. A local health store manager C A fitness expert 4. Shelley wants to prevent the development of osteoporosis and is thinking about taking ments. What is the recommended amount of calcium for Shelley, and from what source? A. A minimum of 2,000 mg of calcium per day, with at least half coming from supplement D. Her physician calcium supple R 1,500 mg of calcium per day from supplements C. 1,000 to 1,200 mg of calcium per day preferably from food sources and supplemented with calkcium D. 3,000 mg of calcium per day, with at least 1,000 of that from food sources helley has started taking supplements of vitamin A to improve her night vision. What preparations as needed indicate an overdose of vitamin A? A. Irritability, lethargy, and headaches B. Dry eyes and impaired hearing C. Liver disease and fever D. Circulatory collapse Case Study C Steve Banks, a 70-year-old patient, has elevated blood pressure and cholesterol levels for which heis taking prescription medications. He comes to his physician's office because the osteoarthritis in his hant and knees has become more painful. 1. Steve has read that glucosamine products may help arthritis pain. What information should he be given about taking glucosamine? A. Glucosamine, if combined with chondroitin, is relatively safe. B. Glucosamine may increase cholesterol level and is not advisable for a patient whose cholesterol kv is already elevated. C. The effectiveness of glucosamine has not been established. D. Recent research indicates glucosamine can actually accelerate arthritis 2. Steve has read that taking garlic supplements may help lower blood pressure and cholesterol and are more "natural" than his current prescriptions. Should Steve be encouraged to take garlic supplements instead of his prescribed medication? A. Current prescriptions are effective and should be continued. B. Garlic is advised because it is "natural" and probably safer than current prescriptions. C. Garlic is advised because it will potentiate the effects of current prescriptions. D. Garlic is not advised because it tends to increase blood pressu re to potentially dangerous levels

Explanation / Answer

2. Fruits provide the essential vitamins and antioxidants , leafy vegetables provide the necessary minerals. Both fruits and vegetables help in the repair of the tissues along with proteins from meat, fish and the cereals. Answer option b.

3. Shelly should consult a pharmacist as they deal with the safety and the effective way of using the medicines. For ensuring the safety of the usage of the supplements, she should consult one. Answer: option A.

4. The recommended calcium dosage is 1000-1300mg(depending on both age and gender), because our body can absorb upto 600mg. Excess calcium leads to kidney stones. So 1000-1200 mg per day from both food sources and supplements can be recommended to prevent osteoporosis, a situation where the calcium from the bones are lost thus making them weak. Answer: option C

5. Too much of anything is bad. Same goes with Vitamin A. Excess intake of Vitamin A results in laziness, headaches and irritability besides dry skin and damaged liver.