Exam 3 Ch 8-10 Flashcards
What interferes with absorption of iron? What increases the absorption of iron?
Calcium, vitamin C
What is the minimum temperature ground beef and chicken need to be cooked to?
160 F
Thiamin
”
Water Soluble
Thiamin Grains, proteins Coenzyme in carbohydrate metabolism Beriberi "
Riboflavin
Water Soluble Riboflavin Grains, proteins Coenzyme Dermatitis, cheilosis
Niacin
Water Soluble Niacin Grains, proteins Coenzyme Pellagra-dementia, diarrhea, dermatitis, death Flushing
folate
Water Soluble Folate Green leafy vegetables Help form DNA (cell division) Neural tube defects Mask vitamin B12deficiency
B12
Water Soluble Vitamin B12 Animal products (dairy, meats)- only source Folate metabolism and nerves Anemia and nerve damage
C
Water Soluble Vitamin C Fruits and vegetables Collagen synthesis, antioxidant Pinpoint hemorrhages-scurvy, diarrhea
A
“Fat soluble ““Vitamin A
Beta-carotene”” Orange and green leafy vegetables Night vision, anti-oxidant, growth, development and reproduction, epithelial tissue Night blindness Fetal malformations”
D
“Fat soluble Vitamin D Fish and fortified dairy products Blood calcium regulation Osteomalacia (soft bones) Increased calcium deposits in organs”
E
Fat Soluble Vitamin E Nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils Antioxidant Hemolysis in premature infants Interferes with blood clotting
K
Fat soluble Vitamin K Green leafy vegetables Blood clotting Bleeding Interferes with anticlotting medications
Which of the following is a function of vitamin A?
Night vision
Which of the following foods is a good source of vitamin C?
strawberries
Which of the following is a function of Vitamin E?
antioxidants
Which of the following foods is a good source of Vitamin K?
spinach
Folate is especially important for which population?
women of child bearing age
Which vitamin needs to be protected from ultraviolet light?
riboflavin
Which of the following is one of the criteria that must be met in order to classify a compound as a vitamin?
Absence of the compound from the diet for a defined period produces deficiency symptoms that, if caught in time, are quickly cured when the substance is resupplied.
Which cooking method is best for preserving vitamin content of fresh vegetables?
steaming or stir frying