Ch:7 Vitamins Flashcards
1
Q
Vitamins function as _______.
A
Coenzymes
2
Q
What is the role of each of these vitamins:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin E
A
Vitamin A = vision and skin
Vitamin D = Bones and teeth
Vitamin K = Blood clotting
Vitamin E = Antioxidant
3
Q
Do vitamins have calories?
A
No
4
Q
Name the vitamin thats deficient in each of the following diseases:
- Scurvy
- Rickets
- Pellagra
A
Scurvy = Vitamin C deficiency
Rickets = Vitamin D deficiency
Pellagra = Bitamin B3 (niacin)
5
Q
What are the 4 fat-soluble vitamins?
A
Vitamin A, D, K and E
“Ay DK Eat!!!”
6
Q
What are the water soluble vitamins?
A
Vitamins B and C
