Chapter 4-Vitamins Flashcards
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What are the two classifications of vitamins
water soluble and fat soluble vitamins
What are the fat soluble vitamins
Vitamin A, D, E, K
What are the water soluble vitamins
Vitamin B group and Vitamin C
3 functions of vitamin A
-is needed to form visual purple which allows a person to see in dim light
-is essential for the production and maintenance of tissue lining that protects body organs
-acts as an antioxidant to prevent attacks by radical cells and prevent cancer
3 plant sources of vitamin A
carrot, papaya, spinach
3 animal sources of vitamin A
LIVER, EGG YOLK ,cheddar cheese
functions of vitamin D
ensure calcium absorption which allows calcium to be deposited into the bones
2 plant sources of vitamin D
fortified breakfast cereal and shitake mushroom
3 animal sources of vitamin D
EGG YOLK, LIVER, tuna
How to naturally obtain vitamin D
exposing the legs and hands in the sunlight for at least 5 minutes, twice every week.
Function of vitamin E
- acts as an antioxidant to prevent cells from attacks by free radical cells that cause cancer
3 plant sources of vitamin E
almond, peanut and sunflower seeds
3 animal sources of vitamin E
butter, EGG YOLK, salmon
2 function of vitamin K
-Is needed for the body to produce an enzyme that is required for the blood to clot
-is important for bone health as it used in the formation of bones
3 plant sources of vitamin K
- broccoli, spinach and kiwi
3 animal sources of Vitamin K
- LIVER, EGG YOLK and full cream milk
2 functions of vitamin B1
- helps with the energy production in the body. it is involved in the chemical reaction that releases energy from the food
- Is important for normal functioning of the nervous system
3 plant sources of vitamin B1
oats, soya beans and sunflower seeds
3 animal sources of vitamin B1
EHH YOLK, LIVER and Pork
2 functions of vitamin B2
- helps with the energy production in the body. it is involved in the chemical reaction that releases energy from the food
-helps maintain good skin health due to its anti-inflammatory properties
3 plant sources of vitamin B2
shitake mushroom, almond, kale
3 animal sources of vitamin B2
EGG YOLK,LIVER and beef
Function of vitamin B3
- helps with the energy production in the body. it is involved in the chemical reaction that releases energy from the food
3 plant sources of vitamin B3
brown rice, peanut and shitake mushroom
