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Flashcards in Vitamins Deck (20)
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1
Q

What groups are vitamins grouped into?

A

Water soluble and fat soluble

2
Q

Which vitamins are fat soluble?

A

A,D,E and K

3
Q

Which vitamins are water soluble?

A

B vitamins and C

4
Q

What is the difference between fat soluble and water soluble vitamins?

A

Fat-soluble vitamins can be stored in the body and Water-soluble vitamins cannot be stored in the body and are therefore required daily

5
Q

What is vitamin A needed for?

A
  • Normal iron metabolism
  • Maintenance of normal vision
  • Normal function of immune system
6
Q

Where can vitamin A be obtained from?

A
  • Retinol from animal sources
  • Carotenoids from plant sources
  • Carrots
  • Oranges
7
Q

What is vitamin D needed for?

A
  • Absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus

- Maintenance of normal teeth and bones

8
Q

Where can vitamin D be obtained from?

A
  • Oily fish
  • Meat
  • Sunlight
  • Eggs
  • Fortified cereals
9
Q

What is vitamin E needed for?

A

It is an antioxidant and can combine with oxygen and destroy free radicals. It protects polyunsaturated fats and other oxygen-sensitive compounds such as vitamin A from being destroyed by damaging oxidation reactions

10
Q

Where can vitamin E be obtained from?

A
  • Hazelnuts
  • Brazil nuts
  • Almonds
  • Corn oil
11
Q

What is vitamin K needed for?

A

Blood clotting and maintaining normal bones

12
Q

Where can vitamin K be obtained from?

A
  • Green leafy vegetables

- Green tea

13
Q

What is vitamin C needed for?

A
  • Normal functioning of immune system
  • Formation of collagen
  • Protection of cells from oxidative stress
14
Q

Where can vitamin C be obtained from?

A
  • Citrus fruits
  • Berries
  • Green vegetables
  • Peppers
  • Tomatoes
15
Q

What is vitamin B 12 needed for?

A
  • the producing of energy
  • normal growth & development
  • formation of red blood cells;
  • normal function of the immune system and nervous system;
  • normal psychological function.
16
Q

Where can vitamin B 12 be obtained from?

A

B12 include foods of animal origin and through fortification of foods. These include meat, fish, milk, cheese, eggs, yeast extract and fortified breakfast cereals.

17
Q

What is folic acid needed for?

A
  • production of normal red blood cells
  • normal cell division;
  • normal psychological function;
  • normal development of the neural tube (which develops into the spinal cord and skull) in the embryo
18
Q

Where can folic acid be obtained from?

A

green leafy vegetables, brown rice, peas, oranges and bananas.

19
Q

What is thiamine needed for?

A
  • Healthy nerves and muscle tissue

- Carbohydrates energy release

20
Q

Where can thiamine be obtained from?

A
  • Vegetables
  • Peas
  • Fruit
  • Liver