Vitamins AI Generated Flashcards
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What are vitamins?
Organic compounds essential for normal growth and nutrition, required in small quantities in the diet.
True or False: Vitamins can be synthesized by the body.
False: Most vitamins must be obtained from food.
Fill in the blank: Vitamin ___ is known for its role in vision and skin health.
A
What vitamin is primarily associated with the prevention of scurvy?
Vitamin C
Which vitamin is known as the ‘sunshine vitamin’?
Vitamin D
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a fat-soluble vitamin? A) Vitamin B12 B) Vitamin C C) Vitamin A D) Vitamin B6
C) Vitamin A
What is the primary function of vitamin K?
To help with blood clotting.
True or False: All vitamins are water-soluble.
False: Some vitamins are fat-soluble.
Which vitamin is crucial for the absorption of calcium?
Vitamin D
Fill in the blank: Vitamin ___ is important for energy metabolism and is found in whole grains.
B
What is the deficiency disease associated with niacin (Vitamin B3)?
Pellagra
Multiple choice: Which vitamin is essential for the formation of red blood cells? A) Vitamin K B) Vitamin B12 C) Vitamin A D) Vitamin E
B) Vitamin B12
What is the primary source of vitamin C?
Fruits and vegetables, especially citrus fruits.
True or False: Vitamin E is an antioxidant.
True
What vitamin is known for its role in DNA synthesis?
Folate (Vitamin B9)
Fill in the blank: Vitamin ___ is important for nerve function and is found in animal products.
B12
Which vitamin helps maintain healthy skin and mucous membranes?
Vitamin A
Multiple choice: Which of the following vitamins is primarily involved in energy production? A) Vitamin D B) Vitamin B6 C) Vitamin E D) Vitamin K
B) Vitamin B6
What is the main role of vitamin B12 in the body?
To assist in the formation of red blood cells and DNA.
True or False: Fat-soluble vitamins are excreted in urine.
False: They are stored in the body’s fatty tissues.
Which vitamin is critical for fetal development during pregnancy?
Folate (Vitamin B9)
Fill in the blank: A deficiency in vitamin ___ can lead to rickets in children.
D
What are the two categories of vitamins?
Water-soluble vitamins and fat-soluble vitamins.
Multiple choice: Which vitamin is known for its role in preventing oxidative stress? A) Vitamin C B) Vitamin D C) Vitamin B12 D) Vitamin K
A) Vitamin C