Vitamin A

Question 1

what type of vitamin is vitamin A?

Answer 1

fat-soluble

Question 2

what are the functions of vitamin A?

Answer 2

growth and reproduction
skeletal and tooth development
proper functioning of most organs especially the eyes

Question 3

what are the sources for Vitamin A?

Answer 3

dark green veggies
red, orange, or deep yellow veggies and fruits
liver, egg yolk, milk fat

Question 4

what medical conditions cause vitamin A deficiencies?

Answer 4

celiac
crohn’s disease
pancreatic disorder
tb
pneumonia

Question 5

what kind of medication causes vitamin A deficieneices?

Answer 5

corticosteroids

Question 6

what are the Sx’s of vitamin A deficiencies?

Answer 6

follicular hyperkeratosis
loss of appetite
impaired taste and smell
disturbance of equil.

Question 7

what diseases does vitamin A deficiency causes?

Answer 7

xerophthalmia aka dry eye

Question 8

what are the daily recommended dose for vitamin A?

Answer 8

> 18 years old
female: 700 mcg/day
male: 900 mcg/day