nutrition exam 1 Flashcards
What are the fat soluble vitamins
A,D,E,K
What are the water soluble
C,B
Vitamin C sources
Citrus fruits and juices, tomatoes, strawberries, green leafy veg)
Lack of vitamin c causes
sCurvy, decrease iron abortion, bleeding gums
Functions of Vitamin C
Need for tissue building and metabolic reaction
Vitamin B function
need for energy metabolism and neurologic function
Thiamin (B1) sources
meats, grains, legumes
Thiamin (B1) deficiency
DEFICIENCY: Beriberi, headache, weight loss, fatigue
Riboflavin B2 sources
milk, meats, dark leafy veg
Riboflavin B2 deficiency
DEFICIENCY : skin eruption, crack lips, swollen tongue
Niacin B3: sources
SOURCES: Liver, nuts, legumes
Pantothenic acid: ACTION
metabolism of fats,carbs, proteins
Pantothenic acid:
SOURCES: meats, whole grain cereal, legumes
Pyridoxine B6
SOURCES: meats,grains, and legumes
Folate: ACTION
formation of the neuro tube
Folate: sources
liver, green leafy veg, legumes
Cobalamin(B12) ACTION
folate activation, red blood cell maturation
Cobalamin(B12)
SOURCES: meats. Clams, oyster, eggs, dairy products
Cobalamin(B12) deficiency
Pernicious anemia, GI, poor muscle coordination
Bition ACTION:
folate activation, red blood cell maturation
Biotin Sources
Sources: eggs, milk, dark green veg
Vitamin A ACTION:
vision tissue strength , growth, immune system function
Vitamin SOURCES:
orange/ yellow fruit, veg, fatty fish, dairy)
Vitamin A deficiency
reduce vision, mucosa changes Xerophthalmia- abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eye