Chapter 4-Vitamins

Question 1

What are the two classifications of vitamins

Answer 1

water soluble and fat soluble vitamins

Question 2

What are the fat soluble vitamins

Answer 2

Vitamin A, D, E, K

Question 3

What are the water soluble vitamins

Answer 3

Vitamin B group and Vitamin C

Question 4

3 functions of vitamin A

Answer 4

-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

Question 5

3 plant sources of vitamin A

Answer 5

carrot, papaya, spinach

Question 6

3 animal sources of vitamin A

Answer 6

LIVER, EGG YOLK ,cheddar cheese

Question 7

functions of vitamin D

Answer 7

ensure calcium absorption which allows calcium to be deposited into the bones

Question 8

2 plant sources of vitamin D

Answer 8

fortified breakfast cereal and shitake mushroom

Question 9

3 animal sources of vitamin D

Answer 9

EGG YOLK, LIVER, tuna

Question 10

How to naturally obtain vitamin D

Answer 10

exposing the legs and hands in the sunlight for at least 5 minutes, twice every week.

Question 11

Function of vitamin E

Answer 11

• acts as an antioxidant to prevent cells from attacks by free radical cells that cause cancer

Question 12

3 plant sources of vitamin E

Answer 12

almond, peanut and sunflower seeds

Question 13

3 animal sources of vitamin E

Answer 13

butter, EGG YOLK, salmon

Question 14

2 function of vitamin K

Answer 14

-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

Question 15

3 plant sources of vitamin K

Answer 15

• broccoli, spinach and kiwi

Question 16

3 animal sources of Vitamin K

Answer 16

• LIVER, EGG YOLK and full cream milk

Question 17

2 functions of vitamin B1

Answer 17

• 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

Question 18

3 plant sources of vitamin B1

Answer 18

oats, soya beans and sunflower seeds

Question 19

3 animal sources of vitamin B1

Answer 19

EHH YOLK, LIVER and Pork

Question 20

2 functions of vitamin B2

Answer 20

• 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

Question 21

3 plant sources of vitamin B2

Answer 21

shitake mushroom, almond, kale

Question 22

3 animal sources of vitamin B2

Answer 22

EGG YOLK,LIVER and beef

Question 23

Function of vitamin B3

Answer 23

• helps with the energy production in the body. it is involved in the chemical reaction that releases energy from the food

Question 24

3 plant sources of vitamin B3

Answer 24

brown rice, peanut and shitake mushroom

Question 25

3 animal sources of vitamin B3

Answer 25

LIVER, lamb, beef

Question 26

3 functions of vitamin B12

Answer 26

• 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

Question 27

4 animal sources of Vitamin B12

Answer 27

EGG YOLK, LIVER, milk, beef

Question 28

4 functions of vitamin C

Answer 28

• 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.

Question 29

3 plant sources of vitamin C

Answer 29

papaya , orange and kiwi

Question 30

which vitamin is only found in meat products

Answer 30

Vitamin B12

Question 31

which vitamin is only found in plant products

Answer 31

Vitamin C

Question 32

vitamins in liver

Answer 32

Vitamin A, D, K, B1, B2, B3, B12

Question 33

vitamins in egg yolk

Answer 33

Vitamins A, D, E, K, B1, B2, B12

Question 34

vitamin in shitake mushroom

Answer 34

Vitamin D, B2, B3,

Question 35

vitamins in broccoli

Answer 35

Vitamin K, C

Question 36

vitamins in kiwi

Answer 36

Vitamin C, K

Question 37

vitamins in beef

Answer 37

Vitamin B2, B3 , B12

Question 38

vitamins in almond

Answer 38

Vitamin E, B2