VIT K

Question 1

Functions of VIT K:

Answer 1

• Blood clotting
• Wound healing
• Bone health as it increases bone density

Question 2

Sources of VIT K:

Answer 2

• Green leafy get
• Cereals
• Peas/beans
• Red meat
• Milk

Question 3

Excess of VIT K:

Answer 3

• No know evidence or symptoms

Question 4

Deficiency of VIT K:

Answer 4

• Rare as it’s made in the body
• Tendabcy to bruise/bleed
• Blood takes longer to clot for those with VIT K deficiency
• VKDB In babies who did not get enkuch VIT M as a foetus or their milk does not contain enough or because of inadequate supply of bacteria in intestines