Vitamins Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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Vitamin C function and food sources
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Facilitates calcium and nonheme iron absorption
Asparagus, broccoli, potatoes, spinach, citrus fruits, strawberries
2
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Folic Acid
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Promotes RBC formation
Liver, legumes, green leafy vegetables
3
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B6 (pyridoxine)
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Req for normal development and function of RBC; normal synthesis of Hgb
Meat, poultry, fish, green leafy vegetables, whole grain products
4
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B12 (cobalamin)
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Assists division and maturity of RBC
Meat, eggs, dairy products
5
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Vitamin K
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Necessary for formation of PT and other clotting factors
Cabbage, dark green vegetables, dark leafy vegetables, fish, beef, eggs
