Lecture 10

Question 1

What are vitamins?

Answer 1

Organic compounds that act as coenzymes and require small amounts for vital bodily functions

Question 2

True or False: Vitamins can be synthesized by the body.

Answer 2

False:
Vitamins cannot be synthesized by the human body, making dietary intake essential

Question 3

What are the fat-soluble vitamins?

Answer 3

Vitamins A, D, E, K.

Question 4

Fat-Soluble vitamins are absorbed with dietary ____, and stored in ____ and ___ tissues.

Answer 4

Fats; Liver; Fat

Question 5

What are the sources of Vitamin A?

Answer 5

Animal Products (ie retinol)
Colourful Fruits and Vegetable (ie beta-carotene)

Question 6

What are the functions of Vitamin A?

Answer 6

-Vision Support
-Immune Function
-Skin Health
-Growth
-Cell Differentiation

Question 7

What are the effects of Vitamin A deficiency?

Answer 7

-Night Blindness
-Dry Skin
-Weakened Immunity

Question 8

What are the effects/signs of Toxicity with Vitamin A?

Answer 8

-Liver Damage
-Bone Pain
-Skin Changes (severe)

Question 9

What are the sources of Vitamin D?

Answer 9

Sun exposure
-Fortified foods
-Fish
-Dairy

Question 10

What are the functions of Vitamin D?

Answer 10

-Bone Health
-Calcium Absorption
-Immune Modulation

Question 11

What are the effects of Vitamin D deficiency?

Answer 11

-Rickets in children
-Osteomalacia in adults
-muscle weakness

Question 12

What are the effects/signs of Toxicity with Vitamin D?

Answer 12

-Hypercalcemia; results in kidney stones & vascular calcification

Question 13

What are the sources of Vitamin E?

Answer 13

-Vegetable Oils
-Nuts
-Seeds
-Leafy Greens

Question 14

What are the functions of Vitamin E?

Answer 14

-Antioxidant
-Cell Membrane Protection
- Immune Func. Support

Question 15

What are the effects of Vitamin E deficiency?

Answer 15

-Nerve damage
-Muscle damage
-Vision problems
-Immune weakness

Question 16

What are the effects/signs of Toxicity with Vitamin E?

Answer 16

-inc risk of Hemorrage (esp w anticoag med)

Question 17

What are the sources of Vitamin K?

Answer 17

-Leafy Greens
-Fermented Foods (some)

Question 18

What are the functions of Vitamin K?

Answer 18

-Blood Clotting
-Bone Metabolism

Question 19

What is the effect of Vitamin K deficiency?

Answer 19

Increased Bleeding Tendency

Question 20

True or False: there is no known toxic effects of natural Vitamin K in excess.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Vitamin K can cause toxicity under what condition?

Answer 21

that it is synthetic

Question 22

What are the Water-Soluble Vitamins?

Answer 22

Vitamin C
Vitamins B1,2,3,5,6,7,9,12

Question 23

What are the sources of Vitamin C?

Answer 23

-Citrus Fruits
-Berries
-Vegetables

Question 24

Vitamin C is also known as what?

Answer 24

Ascorbic Acid

Question 25

What are the functions of Vitamin C?

Answer 25

-Antioxidant
- Supp. Immune Health
-Needed for Collagen Synth.

Question 26

What is the effect of Vitamin C deficiency?

Answer 26

-Scurvy; bleeding gums, weakness, anemia

Question 27

What are the sources of Vitamin B (in general)?

Answer 27

Widespread in foods
-whole grains
-meats
-vegetables

Question 28

What are the functions of Vitamin B (in general)?

Answer 28

-Energy Production
-RBC formation
-Nervous System Functioning

Question 29

What is the effect of Vitamin B (in general) deficiency?

Answer 29

Depends on the type of B;
-anemia
-dermatitis
-depression
-fatigue

Question 30

What is Vitamin B1 known as?

Answer 30

Thiamine

Question 31

What is Vitamin B2 known as?

Answer 31

Riboflavin

Question 32

What is Vitamin B3 known as?

Answer 32

Niacin

Question 33

What is Vitamin B5 known as?

Answer 33

Pantothenic acid

Question 34

What is Vitamin B6 known as?

Answer 34

Pyridoxin

Question 35

What is Vitamin B7 known as?

Answer 35

Biotin

Question 36

What is Vitamin B9 known as?

Answer 36

Folate

Question 37

What is Vitamin B12 known as?

Answer 37

Cobalamin