vitamins Flashcards
(8 cards)
fat soluble vitamins
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
( stored in body fat )
fat soluble vitamins
vitamin B
vitamin C
Not stored in body but needed daily
vitamin A
function : healthy skin and o,mune system
diffidence disease : nighttime vision, dry skin
source : liver, eggs, carrots, sweet potato
vitamin D
function : absorbs calcium for strong bones and strong teeth
deficiency diesase : rickets ( children ) osteomalacia ( adults )
sources : sunlight, oily fish, egg yolks
vitamin E
function : protects cells from damage ( antioxidants)
deficiency disease : weak muscles, vision problems
sources : nuts, seeds, vegetable oils, green leafy vegetables
vitamin K
function : helps clot blood properly, helps with bone health
deficiency disease : excessive bleeding
sources : green leafy vegetable, dairy, liver, broccoli
water soluble vitamins
vitamin B1
vitamin B2
vitamin B3
vitamin B9
vitamin B12
vitamin. C
vitamin B1
releases energy from carbs
deficiency disease : beriberi
sources : wholegraijs, pork, nuts in