VITAMIN D Flashcards
1
Q
Examples of Vitamin D
A
- ergocalciferol D2
- colecalciferol D3
- alfacalcidol
- calcitriol
2
Q
what does vitamin D deficiency cause
A
rickets
3
Q
when does vitamin D deficiency occur
A
occurs in less sunlight and diet intake
4
Q
normal dose of vitamin D
A
10mcg - 400IU
5
Q
Food supplements of vitamin D
A
- oily fish
- red meat
- liver
- egg yolk
- fortified foods = cereal
