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Micronutrients Flashcards

1
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What are these?
calcium, phosphorus, chloride, magnesium, potassium and sodium

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major minerals
important for healthy bones, teeth, muscles and fluid balance in
the body

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2
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vitamin C and B-complex vitamins

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water-soluble vitamins

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3
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vitamins A, D, E, K

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fat-soluble vitamins
A & E - comes from food, think bowel movement (A & E are vowels)

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4
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chromium, copper, fluoride, iodine, iron, selenium and zinc

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trace minerals

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5
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microorganisms in the intestine

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gut flora
can produce vitamin K and biotin

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6
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vitamin A can be produced from…

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beta carotene

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7
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niacin can be produced from…

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amino acid tryptophan

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8
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Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed through the intestinal tract with the help of…

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lipids (fats)

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9
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Retinol; Carotenoids

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vitamin A

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10
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helps form and maintains healthy teeth, skeletal
and soft tissue, mucous membranes, and skin. It is also known
as retinol because it produces the pigments of the eye called
retina
- promotes good vision, especially in low light. It may
also be needed for reproduction and breast-feeding

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vitamin A

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11
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Thiamine

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vitamin B1

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12
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It helps the body cells convert carbohydrates into energy. It is also
essential for the functioning of the heart, muscles, and nervous system.

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Thiamine (vitamin B1)

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13
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A deficiency of this can cause weakness, fatigue,
psychosis, and nerve damage.

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thiamine

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14
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It is found in fortified breads, cereals, pasta,
whole grains (especially wheat germ), lean meats
(especially pork), fish, dried beans, peas, and
soybeans.

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thiamine

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15
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Riboflavin

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vitamin B2

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16
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It is important for body growth and red
blood cell production and helps in releasing energy from carbohydrates.

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Riboflavin (vitamin B2)

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17
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Lean meats, eggs, legumes, nuts, green leafy vegetables, dairy products, and milk provide which vitamin?

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Riboflavin (vitamin B2)

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18
Q

Deficiency syndromes include sore throat, swelling of
mucous membranes, mouth or lip sores, anemia, and skin disorders. These deficiencies occur
when there is not enough food and more common in developing countries. Which vitamin is this?

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Riboflavin (vitamin B2)

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19
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Niacin or Nicotinic acid

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vitamin B3

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20
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It assists in the functioning of the digestive system,
skin, and nerves. It is also important for the conversion of
food to energy.

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vitamin B3

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21
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A deficiency of this causes inflamed skin, digestive problems,
and mental impairment

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vitamin B3 (niacin)

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22
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Large doses of this can cause liver damage,
peptic ulcers and skin rashes.

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vitamin B3 (niacin)

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23
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Panthonetic acid or Biotin

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vitamin B5

24
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It helps break down carbohydrates, proteins, and
fats.

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vitamin B5

25
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Pyrodoxine

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Vitamin B6

26
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It helps the immune system produce antibodies. It helps maintain normal nerve function and form red blood cells.

A

Vitamin B6

27
Q

Large doses of this can cause neurological disorders and
numbness. Deficiency of this vitamin can cause mouth and tongue sores,
irritability, confusion, and depression.

A

Vitamin B6

28
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Folic acid or Folate

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Vitamin B9

29
Q

Taking the right amount of this vitamin before and during pregnancy helps
prevent certain birth defects.

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Vitamin B9 (folate or folic acid)

30
Q

Deficiency of this vitamin may cause poor growth,
gray hair, mouth ulcers, peptic ulcer, and diarrhea.

A

Vitamin B9

31
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Cobalamin

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Vitamin B12

32
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People who follow a strict vegetarian or vegan diet and do not consume eggs or dairy products may require
supplements of this vitamin

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Vitamin B12

33
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Ascorbic acid

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vitamin C

34
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It is required for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body

A

vitamin C

35
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Nutrients that block some of the damage caused by free radicals,
which are by-products that result when our
bodies transform food into energy.

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Antioxidants (like vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene)

36
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green peppers, citrus fruits and juices, strawberries, tomatoes,
broccoli, turnip greens and other leafy greens, sweet and white potatoes, and cantaloupe. Other excellent sources include papaya, mango, watermelon, brussels sprouts, cauliflower,
cabbages, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, and pineapples.

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highest
sources of vitamin C

37
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Sunshine Vitamin

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vitamin D

38
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It helps the body keep the right amount of calcium and phosphorus in the blood.

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vitamin D

39
Q

It is important in the formation of red
blood cells and helps the body to use vitamin K.

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vitamin E

40
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known as the clotting vitamin

A

Vitamin K

41
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Found in cabbage, cauliflower, spinach
and other green leafy vegetables, cereals,
soybeans, and other vegetables. It is also
made by the bacteria that line the gastrointestinal
tract.

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vitamin K

42
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Which vitamin helps the body break down and use new proteins?

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Vitamin B9

43
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Which vitamin is synthesized in the skin with the help of sunlight? a) Vitamin A b) Vitamin C c) Vitamin D d) Vitamin E e) Vitamin K

A

Vitamin D

44
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Which vitamin is an antioxidant that protects body tissue from free radicals? a) Vitamin B2 b) Vitamin B3 c) Vitamin C d) Vitamin E e) Vitamin K

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d) Vitamin E

45
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Which vitamin is essential for the formation of red blood cells and DNA? a) Vitamin B1 b) Vitamin B2 c) Vitamin B6 d) Vitamin B9 e) Vitamin B12

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d) vitamin B9

46
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Which vitamin is also known as thiamine and helps in the functioning of the nervous system and the production of energy from carbohydrates? a) Vitamin A b) Vitamin B1 c) Vitamin B5 d) Vitamin B6 e) Vitamin C

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b) Vitamin B1

47
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Which vitamin is also known as pantothenic acid or biotin and helps in the growth and repair of tissues? a) Vitamin B2 b) Vitamin B3 c) Vitamin B5 d) Vitamin B9 e) Vitamin D

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Answer: c) Vitamin B5

48
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Which vitamin is also known as cobalamin and helps in the maintenance of the central nervous system and the formation of red blood cells? a) Vitamin B1 b) Vitamin B6 c) Vitamin B9 d) Vitamin B12 e) Vitamin C Answer:

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d) Vitamin B12

49
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Which vitamin is also known as folic acid or folate and helps in the prevention of certain birth defects? a) Vitamin A b) Vitamin B3 c) Vitamin B6 d) Vitamin B9 e) Vitamin E Answer:

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d) Vitamin B9

50
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Which vitamin is also known as the sunshine vitamin because it can be synthesized in the skin with the help of sunlight? a) Vitamin A b) Vitamin C c) Vitamin D d) Vitamin E e) Vitamin K Answer:

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c) Vitamin D

51
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Which vitamin is also known as ascorbic acid and is important for the growth and repair of tissues and the production of collagen? a) Vitamin A b) Vitamin B2 c) Vitamin C d) Vitamin D e) Vitamin E Answer:

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c) Vitamin C

52
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Which vitamin is also known as retinol and helps in the formation and maintenance of healthy skin, teeth, and mucous membranes? a) Vitamin A b) Vitamin B1 c) Vitamin B5 d) Vitamin B6 e) Vitamin K Answer:

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a) Vitamin A

53
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Which vitamin is also known as tocopherol and is an antioxidant that protects body tissue from damage caused by free radicals? a) Vitamin B3 b) Vitamin B9 c) Vitamin C d) Vitamin D e) Vitamin E Answer:

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e) Vitamin E

54
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Which vitamin is also known as phylloquinone or menaquinone and is important for the clotting of blood and the synthesis of bone proteins? a) Vitamin A b) Vitamin B6 c) Vitamin B12 d) Vitamin K e) Vitamin C Answer:

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d) Vitamin K

55
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Which vitamin is also known as pyridoxine and helps in the metabolism of proteins and the production of antibodies? a) Vitamin B1 b) Vitamin B2 c) Vitamin B6 d) Vitamin B9 e) Vitamin D Answer: c)

A

Vitamin B6

56
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Which vitamin is essential for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of the body and helps in the synthesis of collagen and iron absorption?
A) Vitamin A B) Vitamin B1 C) Vitamin B6 D) Vitamin C E) Vitamin D

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D) vitamin C

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