Vitamins Flashcards

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1
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do vitamins supply energy?

A

No

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vitamins are essential for the body in what ways?

A

to use energy and regulate metabolism

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what vitamin keeps skin healthy, mucous membranes firm and resist to infection, protect against night blindness, promote healthy eyes?

A

vitamin A

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3
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what vitamin is in milk, butter, vegetables, egg yolk, cheese, and liver?

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vitamin A

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major substances in the release of food; helps the nervous system to function properly; help keeps appetite and digestion normal; helps prevent anemia, helps enzymes and body chemistry to function

A

the B Vitamins

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what vitamin is in meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dried peas, milk, cheese, whole grains, leafy vegetables, and peanuts?

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the B vitamins

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helps in forming blood cells, helps make walls of blood vessel firm, helps resist infection, helps prevent fatigue, aids in healing, and prevents scurvy

A

Vitamin C

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7
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what vitamin helps absorb calcium from digestive tract, helps build calcium and phosphorus into bones?

A

vitamin D

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what vitamin is in milk fortified with vitamin __, butter, fish oil, and sunshine

A

vitamin D

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9
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what vitamin helps cells to function normally?

A

vitamin E

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what vitamin is in vegetable oil, wheat germ, liver, whole grains, lettuce?

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vitamin E

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what vitamin helps blood to clot?

A

vitamin K

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what vitamin is in green vegetables?

A

vitamin K

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