Chapter 4-Vitamins Flashcards
What are the two classifications of vitamins
water soluble and fat soluble vitamins
What are the fat soluble vitamins
Vitamin A, D, E, K
What are the water soluble vitamins
Vitamin B group and Vitamin C
3 functions of vitamin A
-is needed to form visual purple which allows a person to see in dim light
-is essential for the production and maintenance of tissue lining that protects body organs
-acts as an antioxidant to prevent attacks by radical cells and prevent cancer
3 plant sources of vitamin A
carrot, papaya, spinach
3 animal sources of vitamin A
LIVER, EGG YOLK ,cheddar cheese
functions of vitamin D
ensure calcium absorption which allows calcium to be deposited into the bones
2 plant sources of vitamin D
fortified breakfast cereal and shitake mushroom
3 animal sources of vitamin D
EGG YOLK, LIVER, tuna
How to naturally obtain vitamin D
exposing the legs and hands in the sunlight for at least 5 minutes, twice every week.
Function of vitamin E
- acts as an antioxidant to prevent cells from attacks by free radical cells that cause cancer
3 plant sources of vitamin E
almond, peanut and sunflower seeds
3 animal sources of vitamin E
butter, EGG YOLK, salmon
2 function of vitamin K
-Is needed for the body to produce an enzyme that is required for the blood to clot
-is important for bone health as it used in the formation of bones
3 plant sources of vitamin K
- broccoli, spinach and kiwi
3 animal sources of Vitamin K
- LIVER, EGG YOLK and full cream milk
2 functions of vitamin B1
- helps with the energy production in the body. it is involved in the chemical reaction that releases energy from the food
- Is important for normal functioning of the nervous system
3 plant sources of vitamin B1
oats, soya beans and sunflower seeds
3 animal sources of vitamin B1
EHH YOLK, LIVER and Pork
2 functions of vitamin B2
- helps with the energy production in the body. it is involved in the chemical reaction that releases energy from the food
-helps maintain good skin health due to its anti-inflammatory properties
3 plant sources of vitamin B2
shitake mushroom, almond, kale
3 animal sources of vitamin B2
EGG YOLK,LIVER and beef
Function of vitamin B3
- helps with the energy production in the body. it is involved in the chemical reaction that releases energy from the food
3 plant sources of vitamin B3
brown rice, peanut and shitake mushroom
3 animal sources of vitamin B3
LIVER, lamb, beef
3 functions of vitamin B12
- helps with the energy production in the body. it is involved in the chemical reaction that releases energy from the food
- activates enzymes for the production of synthetic materials in the body
- is essential for the normal functioning of the nervous system
4 animal sources of Vitamin B12
EGG YOLK, LIVER, milk, beef
4 functions of vitamin C
- acts as an antioxidant to prevent the body from attacks by free radical cells , that cause cancer
- enhances iron absorption in the body by keeping iron in its most absorbable form
- is involved in synthesis of collagen a main part in nails and skin
- is needed to support the immune system by encouraging the production if white blood cells.
3 plant sources of vitamin C
papaya , orange and kiwi
which vitamin is only found in meat products
Vitamin B12
which vitamin is only found in plant products
Vitamin C
vitamins in liver
Vitamin A, D, K, B1, B2, B3, B12
vitamins in egg yolk
Vitamins A, D, E, K, B1, B2, B12
vitamin in shitake mushroom
Vitamin D, B2, B3,
vitamins in broccoli
Vitamin K, C
vitamins in kiwi
Vitamin C, K
vitamins in beef
Vitamin B2, B3 , B12
vitamins in almond
Vitamin E, B2
