1.1.T - Lesson: Fat-Soluble Vitamins Flashcards
What are the two major classifications of vitamins?
Fat-soluble
Water-soluble
Which vitamin is also known as the “sunshine vitamin?”
Vitamin D
Vitamin A is important for which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
Vision
Bone health
Protein synthesis
Immune function
Which of the following foods is/are good for obtaining vitamin K? (Select all that apply.)
Green leafy vegetables (kale, Swiss chard, spinach, etc.)
Soybeans
Canola and soybean oil
Beef liver
Vitamin __________, called calciferol, is a fat-soluble nutrient vital for bone health.
D
Which of the following foods is/are good for obtaining vitamin E? (Select all that apply.)
Vegetable and seed oils
Green leafy vegetables
Nuts and seeds
Fortified cereals
RDA stands for __________.
Recommended dietary allowance
In the body, vitamin __________ acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals.
E
__________ assist(s) the body in using food by bringing about biochemical reactions so life can be maintained.
Vitamins
__________ are tasteless, organic compounds the body requires in small amounts for normal metabolic functions or metabolism.
Molecules
Vitamins
Carbohydrates
Vegetables
Vitamins
Fat-soluble vitamins are transported through the body and are absorbed primarily in the __________.
Duodenum
Like vitamin E, vitamin K is important for __________.
Blood clotting
Which of the following foods is/are good for obtaining vitamin D? (Select all that apply.)
Fatty fish (tuna, sardines, salmon)
Correct!
Fortified foods (dairy products, orange juice, and cereals)
The intake of too much of a vitamin or vitamins is called __________.
Vitamin toxicity
Which of the following are fat-soluble vitamins? (Select all that apply.)
A
D
G
I
K
E
J
B
H
C
F
A
D
K
E
