chapter 4 - vitamins

Question 1

name all the fat-soluble vitamins

Answer 1

vitamin A D E K

Question 2

name all the water-soluble vitamins

Answer 2

vitamin B C

Question 3

define fat-soluble vitamins

Answer 3

dissolves in fat and

stored in the liver and fatty tissues till the body uses them up

Question 4

define water-soluble vitamins

Answer 4

dissolves in water

easily absorbed and excreted by the body when taken in excess

Question 5

what is the function of vitamin A

Answer 5

needed to form visual purple
essential for the production and maintenance of tissue lining
strengthens immune system
acts as an antioxidant

Question 6

what is the function of vitamin D

Answer 6

aids in calcium absorption

Question 7

what is the function of vitamin E

Answer 7

acts as an antioxidant

Question 8

what is the function of vitamin K

Answer 8

needed for blood clotting

used in the formation of bones

Question 9

what is the function of vitamin B1

Answer 9

needed for energy production in the body

is essential for the normal functioning of the nervous system

Question 10

what is the function of vitamin B2

Answer 10

needed for energy production in the body

maintain good healthy skin

Question 11

what is the function of vitamin B3

Answer 11

needed for energy production in the body

Question 12

what is the function of vitamin B12

Answer 12

needed for energy production in the body
activates enzymes for the synthesis of genetic material in the body
essential for normal functioning of the nervous system

Question 13

what is the function of vitamin C

Answer 13

enhance iron absorption in the body
acts as an antioxidant
supports the immune system
involved in the synthesis and strengthening of collagen

Question 14

name 3 food source of vitamin A

Answer 14

carrot
egg yolk
liver

Question 15

name 3 food source of vitamin D

Answer 15

shiitake mushroom
sardines with edible bones
egg yolk
liver

Question 16

name 3 food source of vitamin E

Answer 16

sunflower seeds
butter
egg yolk

Question 17

name 3 food source of vitamin K

Answer 17

spinach
kiwi fruit
egg yolk
liver

Question 18

name 3 food source of vitamin B1

Answer 18

oats
pork
egg yolk
liver

Question 19

name 3 food source of vitamin B2

Answer 19

shiitake mushroom
beef
egg yolk
liver

Question 20

name 3 food source of vitamin B3

Answer 20

brown rice
avocado
liver

Question 21

name 3 food source of vitamin B12

Answer 21

liver
egg yolk
milk

Question 22

name 3 food source of vitamin C

Answer 22

broccoli

kiwi fruit

Question 23

name all the vitamins where egg yolk and liver is a food source of it

Answer 23

vitamin A D K B1 B2 B12

Question 24

which vitamin has no plant source

Answer 24

vitamin B12

Question 25

which vitamin has no animal source

Answer 25

vitamin C