Fat Soluble Vitamins Flashcards
1
Q
What are the Fat-Soluble Vitamins?
A
Vitamins A, D, E and K
2
Q
Types of Vitamin A
A
- Retinol
- Carotenoids
3
Q
Type of Vitamin A from animal sources
A
Retinol
4
Q
Type of Vitamin A from plant sources
A
Carotenoids
5
Q
Animal sources of Vit. A
A
• liver
• milk
• egg yolk
6
Q
Plant sources of Vit. A
A
• Green leafy vegetables
• Yellow and/or orange vegetables
7
Q
A pigment in yellow/orange foods is a potent provitamin A
A
Ɓ-Carotene
8
Q
90% of Vitamin A is stored in ______.
A
Liver
