Vit B1 Flashcards
1
Q
What are sources of Vitamin B1?
A
Wheatabix, Milk, Eggs, Brown toast
2
Q
What are the functions of Vitamin B1?
A
Get energy from carbs & fat, Normal functionality of nervous system, Growth in children, Improves immune system
3
Q
What is a deficiency of Vitamin B1 called?
A
Beri beri
4
Q
What causes Beri beri?
A
Lack of Vitamin B1, often due to eating too much white rice.
5
Q
What are some symptoms of Vitamin B1 deficiency?
A
Weight loss, rashes, paralysis, Slowed growth in kids
6
Q
What are the properties of Vitamin B1?
A
Water soluble, Destroyed by heat / unstable at high temp, Destroyed by acid, Destroyed by milling
7
Q
What is the RDA of Vitamin B1?
A
1 mg
8
Q
Name
A
Thiamine
