fat soluble vitamins Flashcards
Which vitamins are in whole grains?
Thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, vitamin b6, folate
Which vitamins are in veggies an fruit?
Riboflavin, niacin, vitamin b6, folate, vitamin C, A, E and K
Which vitamins are in protein foods?
Thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, biotin, pantothenic acid, folate, vitamin b12, A, D, an K
Which vitamins are in healthy fats?
vitamin E
What are fat soluble vitamins a requirement for?
Requirement for dietary fat and bile acids for absorption in the intestine
What is the transport system for fat soluble vitamins? And what what do they travel with?
Chylomicrons are the transport system for these molecules, travel with triglycerides in the lymph to enter the bloodstream
Can fat soluble vitamins be stored?
Yes, in the adipose tissue
Why do fat soluble vitamins have a risk of causing toxicity?
Bc they are stored in adipose tissue, an this increases the danger of these vitamins building up to toxic levels, but decreases the risk of deficiencies developing