Vitamins

Question 1

What is the function of vitamin A

Answer 1

1. Vision
2. Bone growth
3. Energy regulation
4. Antioxidant

Question 2

What are deficiencies of vit A

Answer 2

Night blindness
Increased brain and spinal cord injuries
Decreased bone growth

Question 3

What are sources of vit A

Answer 3

Liver
Kidney 
Eggs
Milk
Carotene ( carrots, sweet potatoes)

Question 4

What is the function of vit D

Answer 4

Bone growth

Immunity protection from autoimmune diseases

Question 5

What can result from deficiencies of vit D

Answer 5

Rickets

Osteomalacia

Question 6

What are sources of vit D

Answer 6

Milk

Sun

Question 7

What the function of vit E

Answer 7

Prevents cardiovascular disease
Good skin
Healing
Prevent some cancers?
Antioxidant
Prevent macular degeneration?

Question 8

What can deficiencies of vit E lead to

Answer 8

Sterility

Peripheral neuropathy

Question 9

What are sources of vit E

Answer 9

Vegetable oil
Whole grains
Milk 
Eggs
Fish
Leafy vegetables

Question 10

What is the function of vit K

Answer 10

Regulates calcium levels
Blood clotting
Bone growth
Synthesized in the intestines 
FYI- it is not synthesized in the newborn, vit K injection is given to prevent bleeding

Question 11

What can deficiencies of vit K lead to

Answer 11

Bleeding

Increased risk of bruising and hemmorhage

Question 12

What are sources of vit K

Answer 12

Green leafy vegetables
Cabbage
Milk

Question 13

What is another name for vit C

Answer 13

Ascorbic acid

Question 14

What is the function of vit C

Answer 14

Healing wounds, burns
Antioxidant 
Collagen formation
Synthesis of steroids
Absorption of iron, Folic acid,and vit B
Adrenal gland functioning

Question 15

What can deficiencies of vit C lead to

Answer 15

Scurvy weak blood vessels

Breakdown of collagen

Question 16

What are sources of vit C

Answer 16

Citrus fruits
Peppers
Tomatoes
Potatoes

Question 17

What is the function of thiamine

Answer 17

Nerve conduction
Co enzyme of CHO
metabolism

Question 18

What are deficiencies of thiamine

Answer 18

Wernicke- Korsakof syndrome
Motor and sensory deficiencies
Beri beri

Question 19

What are sources of thiamine

Answer 19

Pork
Yeast
Wheat germ
Fortified cereals
Black beans
Sunflower seeds

Question 20

What is another name for B2

Answer 20

Protein metabolism
Oxidative enzyme
RBC formation
Antibody production

Question 21

What is the result of B2 deficiencies

Answer 21

Ariboflavinosis

Question 22

What are sources of B2

Answer 22

Organ meats
Milk grains
Legumes
Vegetables

Question 23

What is another name for B3

Answer 23

Niacin

Question 24

What is the function of vit B3

Answer 24

Energy from glucose

Synthesis of fatty acids

Question 25

What is the result of B3 deficiencies

Answer 25

Pellagra

Question 26

What are sources of B3

Answer 26

Complete proteins Peanuts Legumes

Question 27

What is another name for vit B6

Answer 27

Pyridoxine

Question 28

What is the function of vit B6

Answer 28

Synthesis and catabolism of amino acids | Co enzyme with dopamine and serotonin

Question 29

What results from Deficiencies of B6

Answer 29

``` Convulsions Dermatitis Nausea vomiting Anemia Flaky skin ```

Question 30

What are sources of B6

Answer 30

Pork Organ meats Whole grains Wheat germs

Question 31

What is another name for vit B12

Answer 31

Cobolamine

Question 32

What is the function of B12

Answer 32

Metabolic functions Folic acid metabolism Needed in Crohn's disease

Question 33

What results from deficiencies of vit B12

Answer 33

Pernicious anemia | Neuropsychiatric disorders

Question 34

What are sources of B12

Answer 34

Meat Milk Cheese Eggs

Question 35

What is choline

Answer 35

Needed for brain Development Decreases liver fat Memory

Question 36

What are sources of choline

Answer 36

Eggs Liver Soybeans

Question 37

What is anther name for vit A

Answer 37

Retinal