Exam 1 Flashcards
What are the fat soluble vitamins?
ADEK
Where are fat-soluble vitamins stored?
In the liver
Which vitamins are water-soluble?
B-vitamins and vitamin C
What type of environment do water-soluble vitamins and minerals need to be absorbed?
acidic
What water-soluble vitamin can be stored in the liver for 3-5 years?
B12
Deficiency in which vitamin can lead to night blindness?
Vitamin A
What is a source vitamin A (retinol)?
fish, organ meats (such as liver), dairy products, and eggs
What is a source of A carotenoids?
plant-based
what is keratinization?
dry/scaly skin
Which vitamin is ascorbic acid?
vitamin C
What is the function of Vitamin C?
maintains bone matrix, cartilage, and collagen
Which vitamin facilitates iron absorption?
Vitamin C
A deficiency of Vitamin C can lead to what?
poor wound healing, easy bruising, petechiae and weak bones
What are some sources of Vitamin C
citrus fruits and juices, tomatoes, bell peppers and strawberries
Which vitamin is the functional part of hemoglobin?
Iron
Which vitamin supports cellular energy metabolism?
Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
Which vitamin combines with phosphorus and is involved with glucose metabolism?
Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
What are some dietary sources for Vitamin B1 (thiamine)?
whole or enriched grains, legumes
chronic alcohol abuse interferes with absorption of which vitamin?
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Which vitamin is a coenzyme in DNA synthesis and cell division?
Vitamin B9 (folic acid)
Deficiency in which vitamin causes megaloblastic anemia?
Vitamin B9 (folic acid)
What are some dietary sources of Vitamin B9 (folic acid)?
dark green leafy vegetables, OJ, legumes, chicken liver, fortified cereals and grains
Where is most Calcium found?
99% in bones and teeth, 1% in blood
Which mineral helps in the formation of clot?
Calcium