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Apr 17, 2024

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Features of Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Food Allergy: IgE Mediated

Mixed: Non-IgE and IgE Mediated 

Non-IgE Mediated (Mediated by T-lymphocyte}

Approach to Refractory Rickets

Type 1 (Enzyme Deficient Type)

Type 2 (Abnormal Receptor-Related VDDR)

Who Classification Of Xerophthalmia And Eye Signs In Vitamin A Deficiency

Amount of RUFT to be Consumed

Making ReSoMal from WHO-ORS

Composition of Electrolyte/Mineral Solution

Difference Between F-75 and F-100 Diets

Rapid Acquisition Of Key Concepts - Nutrition And Nutritional Disorders

Features of Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Wet Beri-Beri

Dry Beri-Beri

  • It is also called the cardiac type of beriberi.
  • It is also called the neurological type of beriberi.
  • More common in infancy and young children.
  • It tends to occur more in older children.
  • These patients often present with congestive cardiac failure (CCF) along with features of cardiomegaly, pedal edema, tachycardia, and ascites.
  • These patients present with features of peripheral neuropathy such as loss of deep tendon reflex (DTR), pain and burning sensation in nerves, and sensational abnormalities such as decreased position and vibration sense.
  • The patients may also face laryngeal nerve palsy and episodes of regurgitation. Bulbar palsy can also be seen as a manifestation.

Food Allergy: IgE Mediated

LocationsDisease
CutaneousUrticaria, angioedema, morbilliform rashes, flushing.
Gastrointestinal Oral allergy syndrome, GIT anaphylaxis.
RespiratoryAcute rhinoconjunctivitis, bronchospasm.
GeneralizedAnaphylactic shock, Exercise-induced anaphylaxis.

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Mixed: Non-IgE and IgE Mediated 

LocationDisease
Cutaneous Atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis.
GITAllergic eosinophilic esophagitis and gastroenteritis.
RespiratoryAsthma.

Non-IgE Mediated (Mediated by T-lymphocyte}

LocationDisease
CutaneousContact dermatitis, Dermatitis herpetiformis.
GITCeliac disease, food protein-induced enterocolitis, proctocolitis.
RespiratoryFood-induced pulmonary hemosiderosis-Heiner syndrome.

Approach to Refractory Rickets

Approach to Refractory Rickets
Approach to Refractory Rickets

Type 1 (Enzyme Deficient Type)

Type 1 (Enzyme Deficient Type)

Type 2 (Abnormal Receptor-Related VDDR)

Type 2 (Abnormal Receptor-Related VDDR)

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Who Classification Of Xerophthalmia And Eye Signs In Vitamin A Deficiency

GradeClinical findings
X1AConjunctival xerosis 
X1BBitot’s spot with conjunctival xerosis 
Primary Signs 
X2Cornel xerosis 
X3ACorneal ulceration with xerosis 
X3BKeratomalacia 
Secondary Signs XNNight blindness 
XFXerophthlmia fundus
XSCorneal scar

Amount of RUFT to be Consumed

WeightAmount of RUFT per day
3-4.9 kg105-130 g/day
5-6.9 kg200-260 g/day
7-9.9 kg260-400 g/day
10-14.9 kg400-460 g/day

Making ReSoMal from WHO-ORS

IngredientsAmount
Water2 L 
WHO-ORS1 L Sachet
Sucrose50 g
Electrolyte/mineral solution40 ml

Composition of Electrolyte/Mineral Solution

Ingredientsgmol/20ml
Potassium chloride: KCl224.024 mmol
Tripotassium citrate81.02 mmol
Magnesium chloride: MgCl2. H2O76.03 mmol
Zinc acetate: Zn acetate .2 H2O8.2300 ?mol
Copper(Cupric)sulphate: CuSo4. 5H2O1.445 ?mol
Water: makeup to

Difference Between F-75 and F-100 Diets

ConstituentF-75 amount/100 mlF-100 amount/100 ml
Energy70 KCal100 KCal
Protein0.9 g2.9 g
Lactose1.3 g4.2 g
Potassium3.6 mmol5.9 mmol
Sodium0.6 mmol1.9 mmol
Magnesium0.43 mmol0.73 mmol
Zinc2.0 mg2.3 mg
Copper0.25 mg0.25 mmol
Percentage of energy from
Protein5%12%
Fat32%5.3%
Osmolarity333 mOsml/Lsml/L

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