Food Preperation and Nutrition - Vitamins Flashcards
What does Vitamin K help with?
Clotting, healing wounds, and maintaining the immune system and bones.
What helps with energy release from foods and repair of tissues?
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin).
What can too much Vitamin D cause?
Absorption of too much calcium, potentially damaging the kidneys.
What can too little Vitamin A lead to?
Night blindness, a weaker immune system, and stunted growth.
Where is Vitamin K found?
In leafy greens, cereals, vegetable oils, meat, and dairy foods.
Why is Vitamin E important?
Keeps skin and eyes healthy, boosts the immune system, and acts as an antioxidant.
What can a deficiency in Vitamin K cause?
Uncontrolled bleeding in newborns and is extremely rare in adults.
What can too much Vitamin A cause?
Weaken bones and very high levels (e.g., liver) should be avoided during pregnancy.
What is the main source of Vitamin A?
Retinol, found in liver, butter, oily fish, and eggs.
What is a good source of Vitamin C?
Citrus fruits, tomatoes, strawberries, and potatoes.
What is the recommended daily intake of Vitamin E?
4 mg for men and 3 mg for women.
What can too little Vitamin E lead to?
Weak muscles and problems with sight (though it’s rare).
Where is Vitamin D found?
In oily fish and egg yolks, and the skin can produce it with sunlight exposure.
What are the fat-soluble vitamins?
Vitamins A, D, E, and K.
What are symptoms of Vitamin B1 deficiency?
Tiredness, weak muscles, and beri-beri.
What is the recommended daily intake of Vitamin D?
0.01 mg, although natural exposure to sunlight is usually sufficient.
What is the main function of Vitamin A?
It’s needed for good eyesight, growth, and a healthy immune system and skin.
What does Vitamin D help with?
Absorbing minerals like calcium, important for healthy bones and teeth.
How are unused fat-soluble vitamins stored?
They are stored in fat tissue for future use.
Where are fat-soluble vitamins found?
In fatty foods like meat, fish, animal-based products, and vegetable oils.
Where is Vitamin E found?
In leafy greens, broccoli, nuts, vegetable oils, and wheat germ.
What can too little Vitamin D cause?
Bone diseases like osteomalacia, rickets, and osteoporosis.
Which vitamin is crucial for the growth and health of babies?
Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid).
Which vitamin helps the nervous system and the release of energy from foods?
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin).
