Micronutrients Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Fat soluble vitamins
A
Vitamin A, D, E, K (Adam Doesn’t Eat Kiwis)
They dissolve in fat and are present in fatty foods
They are stored in the body’s fatty tissue
2
Q
Vitamin A Function
A
Aid good vision
Helps eyes adapt in dim light
Aid skin health
Promote cell growth
Aid immune system
3
Q
Vitamin A Sources
A
Liver
fish
oil
milk
eggs
4
Q
Vitamin A deficiency
A
Night blindness and eventually blindness
5
Q
A
