| What is it? -a fat soluble vitamin |
| What foods provide it? - lettuce,
green tea, cabbage, cauliflower, spinach, cheddar
cheese, oats and select fruits and
vegetables |
| Recommended intake? - 60-80
micrograms per day |
| Who's at risk for deficiency? -infants and
those with significant liver damage or disease and those
with disorders of fat malabsorption |
| Who may need more Vitamin K in order to prevent
deficiency? - infants who are exclusively breast
fed |
| Current Issues and Controversies? - infants
given
prophylactic drugs (usually intramuscular vitamin K) in
their first week may increase risk of childhood cancer
and leukaemia |
| Health Risk of too much Vitamin K? - a
large overdose may result in liver damage or anaemia |
| Vitamin K intakes and healthful diets? - a
balanced diet of leafy vegetables, meats, and everything
else in the food pyramid |
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