Unit 7: Vitamins Flashcards
Fat Soluble Vitamins
Vitamins A, D, E, and K
Vitamin Toxicity
Vitamin poisoning.
Malabsorption
Incorrect absorption.
International Unit
A measure of potency based on an accepted international standard.
Hemorrhage
To bleed excessively.
Hemolytic Anemia
A condition in which the hemoglobin becomes separated from the red blood cells.
Transamination Reaction
The process in which an amino group is transferred from an amino acid to a molecule, usually to produce another amino acid.
Daily values total Intake for Vitamin A
5,000 iu
Daily values total Intake for Vitamin D
60 mg
Daily values total Intake for Vitamin E
30 iu
Daily values total Intake for Vitamin K
80 mcg
Daily values total Intake for Niacin
20 mg
Vitamin A other name
Beta-Carotene
Dietary Sources of Vitamin A
Liver and fish liver oils, egg yolk, crab, halibut, whole milk products, butter, cream, margarine, vitamin A-fortified milk. Beta-carotene sources: carrots and green leafy vegetables, spinach, broccoli, squash, apricots, sweet potatoes, and cantaloupes.
Dietary Sources of Vitamin D
Fish liver oil, eggs, butter, cream, halibut, herring, liver, mackerel, salmon, sardines, and shrimp.