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Fat and water soluble vitamins Flashcards

1
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What are the functions of Vitamin A?

A

protects eyes and helps with healthy skin and development of teeth and skeletal tissue

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2
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Is Vitamin A fat soluble?

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Yes

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3
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What is the deficiency of Vitamin A?

A

Toad skin, night blindness, blindness

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4
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What happens when too much Vitamin A is consumed

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headaches, nausea, yellow skin

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5
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What are the functions of Vitamin D?

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Helps form strong and healthy bones and teeth

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6
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Is Vitamin D water soluble?

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No

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7
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What are the deficiency of Vitamin D?

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Rickets in children and osteoporosis in adults

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8
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What happens when too much vitamin D is consumed?

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Loss of appetite and kidney stones

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What are the functions of vitamin K?

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It thickens the blood

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10
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Is vitamin K a water soluble vitamin?

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no

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What is the deficiency of vitamin K?

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Hemorrhaging in infants and loss of calcium in adults

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What are the functions of vitamin E?

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Healthy skin, reproduction and helps protect against heart diseases

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13
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Is vitamin E a fat soluble vitamin?

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Yes

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14
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What is the deficiency of vitamin E?

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Lead to sterility in men and blood cells my rupture

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What are the functions of Vitamin B1?

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healthy nervous system, healthy appetite, releases energy from CHO

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16
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Is Vitamin B1 water soluble?

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Yes

17
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What is the deficiency of vitamin B1?

A

Beri-Beri, Oedema, Mental confusion, heart and nerve problems, numbness in hands and feet

18
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What are the functions of Vitamin B2?

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Metabolism, healthy eyes and skin, effect growth rate, maintains nervous system

19
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Is Vitamin B2 fat soluble?

A

No

20
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What is the deficiency of vitamin B2?

A

Pink eye (conjunctivitis)

21
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What is the functions of Vitamin B3?

A

releases energy, healthy eyes and skin, helps digestive system and nervous system

22
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Is Vitamin B3 fat soluble?

A

No

23
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What is the deficiency of vitamin B3?

A

pellagra, dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, death

24
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What happens when there is to much B3 consumed?

A

Kidney/liver damage

25
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What are the functions of Vitamin C?

A

Healthy gums, fighting disease, absorption of iron and functioning of nerve system

26
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Is Vitamin C water soluble?

A

Yes

27
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What is the deficiency of vitamin C?

A

Scurvy, bleeding gums, Anemia and weight loss

Consumer Studies Gr.10 (15 decks)

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