Vitamins Flashcards
1
Q
What is the role of vitamins in the body
A
They act as catalysts, aiding essential chemical reactions, regulating metabolism, converting fats and carbs into energy, and forming bone and tissue
2
Q
What is the composition of vitamins
A
Organic compounds
3
Q
What are some types of vitamins
A
Water soluble and fat soluble
4
Q
What are water soluble vitamins?
A
Mainly B&C and they cannot by stored in the body and they need to be replenished often
5
Q
What are fat soluble vitamins?
A
D,A,E & K as well as they can be stored in fat cells
6
Q
What is the function of B1 thiamine
A
Heart, nerves, energy, brain
7
Q
What are the sources of B1 thiamine
A
Whole grains, fish, poultry
8
Q
What is the function of B9 folic acid
A
RBCs, growth, energy
9
Q
What are the sources of B9 folic acid?
A
Yeast, green veggies, meat
