Fat Soluble Vitamins Flashcards
1
Q
What are fat soluble Vitamins
A
A D E K
2
Q
What is Vitamin A called
A
Retinol
3
Q
What does Vitamin A deficiency cause
A
- ocular defects
- increased risk of infection
4
Q
When should you avoid high doses of Vitamin A
A
Pregnancy
5
Q
Which foods contain Vitamin A
A
- cheese
- eggs
- oily fish
- milk
- liver
6
Q
What are names for Vitamin D
A
- Ergocalciferol (D2)
- Colecalciferol (D3)
- Alfacacidol
- Calcitriol
7
Q
What does Vitamin D deficiency cause
A
Rickets
(distortion of bones)
8
Q
Why is Vitamin D deficiency caused
A
- reduced sunlight
- lack in diet
9
Q
What food contain Vitamin D
A
- oily fish
- liver
- red meat
- egg
- cereals
10
Q
What is the name for Vitamin E
A
Tocopherol
11
Q
What does Vitamin E deficiency cause
A
neuromuscular abnormalities
12
Q
What food contain Vitamin E
A
- plant oils
- nuts
- seeds
- wheetgerm
13
Q
What foods contain Vitamin K
A
- green leafy veg
- veg oil
- cereal grains
14
Q
What form of Vitamin K is given for Malabsorption
A
Menadiol (water soluble derivative)
