NUTRITION Flashcards
Name of vitamin A
Retinol
Sources of vitamin A
egg yolk, milk, leafy greens, carrot
Functions of vitamin A
growth, resist infection of skin and mucous membrane
Name of vit D
Calciferol
Sources of vit D
milk, eggs, UV rays in skin
Functions of vit D
Use calcium and phosphorus to form bones n teeth
Name of vit E
Tocopherol
Sources of vit E
Meat, milk, whole wheat
Functions of vit E
Prevents oxidation of vit A
Defeciency of vit E
Muscle weakness, nerve damage, immunity problems
Name of vit K
Phylloquinone
Sources of vit K
Synthesized in intestines, green leafy veg cabbage n spinach
Function of vit K
Clotting of blood
Name of B1 B2 B3
Thiamine
Riboflavin
Niacin
Sources of B1 B2 B3
Liver milk eggs
Functions of B1 thiamine
Growth and appetite, digestion
Defeciency of B1 Thiamine
Beri Beri (nerve degeneration etc)
Functions of B2 Riboflavin
Regulate oxidation of food
Defeciency of B2 Riboflavin
Irritation of eyes and skin, intestinal disorders, inflamed tongue
Functions of B3 Niacin
Healthy skin and nervous system
Defeciency of B3 Niacin
Pellagra, Dermatitis, loss of memory, diarrhea, skin lesions
Name and source of B5
Pantothenic acid, mushroom, avacado, sweet potato
Functions of B5
Synthesis and metabloism of fats protiens, healthy skin hair eyes liver
Defeciency of B5
Fatigue loss of coordination
Name of vit C
Ascorbic acid
Sources of vit C
Citrus fruits, tomato (destroyed by heat)
Functions of vit C
Functioning of capillary walls
Defeciency of vit C
Infections, scurvy (bleeding spongy gums)
