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Chapter 4 (Vitamins Flashcards

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What is some of the function of Vitamin A?

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  • Needed to form visual purple, allowing a person to see in dim light
  • Essential for the production and maintenance of tissue lining that protects body organs
  • Strengthen body’s immunity against inflection
  • Acts as an antioxidant
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What are some sources of Vitamin A?

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Carrot, papaya,Cheddar cheese and egg yolk

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What is the function of Vitamin D?

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Works together with phosphorus to ensure calcium absorption, which then allows calcium to be deposited into the bones

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What are some sources of vitamin D?

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Sunlight (5 mins, 2 times a week), Shiitake mushrooms, Egg yolk

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What is the function of Vitamin E?

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Acts as an antioxidant against free radical (able to cause cancers and heart diseases)

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What are the functions of Vitamin K?

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  • needed for the body to produce an anzyme that is involved in blood clotting
  • is important for bone health as it is used in the formation of bones
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What are sources of vitamin K?

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Broccoli, Kiwi fruit, egg yolk

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What are good sources of Vitamin E?

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Almond, Butter, Egg yolk

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Which vitamins are water-soluble?

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B group vitamins plus Vitamin C

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B Group vitamins B1, B2, B3, and B12 all have one of the same functions. What is it?

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Helps with energy production in the body. Involved in chemical reactions that release energy from food.

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B12 and B1 have another function in common. State what that function is

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Essential for normal functioning of nervous system. Needed to produce chemicals for transmitting nerves signal in the nervous system

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What are some good sources of Vitamin B1?

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Barley, Egg yolk, liver

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What are some good sources of Vitamin B3?

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Avocado, Beef, Liver

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Vitamin B2 has another function. State what it is.

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Helps to maintain good skin health due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

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What are some good sources of Vitamin B2?

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Almonds, Egg yolk, Shiitake Mushroom

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Vitamin B12 has another function. State what it is.

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Activates enzymes for the synthesis of genetic material in the body

17
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What is unique about vitamin B12’s food sources and state some of its good food sources

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  1. Vitamin B12 is not found in Plants, only animal sources have vitamin B12
  2. Egg yolk, Beef, liver
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What are some functions of Vitamin C?

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  • Enhances iron absorption in the body by keeping iron in its most absorbable form
  • Acts as an antioxidant to protect body cells against attacks by free radicals, which can cause health problem such as cancers and heart disease.
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What are some of vitamin C good food sources?

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Kiwi Fruit, oranges. papaya

20
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Egg yolk is present in all the vitamins expect which two?

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Vitamin C, Vitamin B3

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