vitamins Flashcards

(8 cards)

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fat soluble vitamins

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Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K

( stored in body fat )

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fat soluble vitamins

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vitamin B
vitamin C
Not stored in body but needed daily

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vitamin A

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function : healthy skin and o,mune system
diffidence disease : nighttime vision, dry skin
source : liver, eggs, carrots, sweet potato

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vitamin D

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function : absorbs calcium for strong bones and strong teeth
deficiency diesase : rickets ( children ) osteomalacia ( adults )
sources : sunlight, oily fish, egg yolks

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vitamin E

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function : protects cells from damage ( antioxidants)
deficiency disease : weak muscles, vision problems
sources : nuts, seeds, vegetable oils, green leafy vegetables

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vitamin K

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function : helps clot blood properly, helps with bone health
deficiency disease : excessive bleeding
sources : green leafy vegetable, dairy, liver, broccoli

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water soluble vitamins

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vitamin B1
vitamin B2
vitamin B3
vitamin B9
vitamin B12
vitamin. C

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vitamin B1

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releases energy from carbs
deficiency disease : beriberi
sources : wholegraijs, pork, nuts in

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