Chapter 7 The Vitamins Flashcards
What is the difference between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins?
It’s in the name
What are the different fat-soluble vitamins?
A, D ,E, K
What are the different water-soluble vitamins?
B and C
what is a common vitamin related deficiency symptom for Vitamin A (Beta carotene precursor)?
Xerosis – Night blindness
Xerophthalmia – Keratization and scaly skin
what is a common vitamin related deficiency symptom for Vitamin D?
Ricketts
Osteomalacia
Osteoporosis
what is a common vitamin related deficiency symptom for Vitamin E?
anti-aging factor…also provides antioxidant protection
Premature babies
what is a common vitamin related deficiency symptom for Vitamin K?
clotting vitamin
Newborns must be given a vitamin K shot at birth
Blood in stool, stomach, gums, etc
what is a common vitamin related deficiency symptom for Vitamin C?
does NOT cure common cold
Scurvy
-Poor wound healing, bleeding gums, bone fragility
what is a common vitamin related deficiency symptom for Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)?
Belberi
Memory loss, jerky eye movements, disorientation, etc.
what is a common vitamin related deficiency symptom for Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)?
Cracks at corners of mouth, sore throat, hypersensitivity to light
Smooth, purple tongue
what is a common vitamin related deficiency symptom for Vitamin B3 (Niacin)?
Pellagra
4 D’s: diarrhea, dementia, dermatitis, and death
what is a common vitamin related deficiency symptom for Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)?
Confusion, weakness, depression, insomnia
what is a common vitamin related deficiency symptom for Vitamin B9 (Folate)?
Most common vitamin deficiency
Anemia, diminished immunity, spina bifida, etc.
what is a common vitamin related deficiency symptom for Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)?
Anemia
What are some common vitamin-related toxicity issues for Vitamin A?
o Hemorrhages, fracture, hair loss
o Not really a toxicity, but excess beta-carotene can cause discoloration of the skin
o Pregnant women and kids are at a higher risk
What are some common vitamin-related toxicity issues Vitamin D?
o Most potentially toxic vitamin
o Increases blood calcium concentration level and can lead to kidney disease
What are some common vitamin-related toxicity issues Vitamin E?
o Increased risk of uncontrollable bleeding if supplementing with vitamin E on anticoagulants
o Hard to have toxicity through dietary intake alone
What are some common vitamin-related toxicity issues Vitamin K?
o Jaundice
What are some common vitamin-related toxicity issues Vitamin B?
o Hard to reach toxicity
What are some common vitamin-related toxicity issues Vitamin C?
o Hard to reach toxicity
what sources are provided for Vitamin A?
o Liver, milk, fortified cereal, carrots, sweet potato, etc.
what sources are provided for Vitamin D?
o Sunlight, enriched cereal, etc.
what sources are provided for Vitamin E?
o Oils, sunflower seeds, etc.
what sources are provided for Vitamin K?
o Leafy greens
what sources are provided for Vitamin B?
o Spinach, enriched cereal, various…
what sources are provided for Vitamin C?
o Sweet potato, peppers, strawberries, Brussel sprouts, etc.
If you have liver or kidney disease, what nutrient actions may be impaired?
vitamin D
Not really part of the answer, but there is a slide that says supplements should never be taken if someone has liver or kidney illness
