Vitamins

Question 1

An organic substance that an organism needs in very small amounts as a nutrient.

Answer 1

Vitamins

Question 2

Must be taken from food because an organism is unable to produce it in significant amounts.

Answer 2

Vitamins

Question 3

Vitamins A, D, E, K are referred to as?

Answer 3

Fat-soluble Vitamins

Question 4

Retinol

Answer 4

Vitamin A

Question 5

Plays a role in reproduction, cell division, gene expression, and immune system regulation

Answer 5

Vitamin A

Question 6

Also aids the eyes in adjusting to variations in light.

Answer 6

Vitamin A

Question 7

Dairy products, fish, liver provide…

Answer 7

Retinol, retinal, and retinoic acid

Question 8

fruits and vegetables, especially those with orange or dark green colors provide…

Answer 8

Beta-carotene

Question 9

Vitamin A deficiency causes…

Answer 9

Xerophthalmia

Question 10

Also referred to as the sunshine vitamin

Answer 10

Vitamin D

Question 11

Crucial for the help of your bones and muscles and can help prevent osteoporosis.

Answer 11

Vitamin D

Question 12

Our skin manufactures Vit. D through…

Answer 12

Sunlight

Question 13

Vitamin D deficiency in developing children

Answer 13

Rickets

Question 14

Adults with Vitamin D deficiency…

Answer 14

• osteomalacia
• Osteoporosis

Question 15

Protects us against free radical that cause aging and chronic illness.

Answer 15

Vitamin E

Question 16

Common ingredient in skin care products.

Answer 16

Vitamin E

Question 17

_______ account for around 60% of the Vit. E.

Answer 17

Vegetable oils

Question 18

Regulates blood clotting, promotes the development of strong bones, controls blood pressure.

Answer 18

Vitamin K

Question 19

_____ in the _________ naturally create Vitamin K

Answer 19

Bacteria in the intestine

Question 20

_______ can happen if vitamin K levels are insufficient.

Answer 20

Hemmoraging

Question 21

For the first week after birth, infants need a supplement because they lack the _________ necessary to manufacture vitamin K

Answer 21

Intestinal flora

Question 22

The 4 Fat-soluble Vitamins:

Answer 22

Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K

Question 23

How many water soluble vitamins are there?

Answer 23

Nine (9)

Question 24

Thiamine

Answer 24

Vitamin B1

Question 25

Also functions as a coenzyme. It is crucial to numerous metabolic activities, including those that turn food into energy.

Answer 25

Thiamine (Vitamin B1)

Question 26

Diseases like __________________ may be the outcome of severe deficiency of Vitamin B1.

Answer 26

Beriberi & Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome

Question 27

Riboflavin

Answer 27

Vitamin B2

Question 28

This vitamin is necessary, for instance, for the conversion of nutrients into energy.

Answer 28

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

Question 29

Niacin

Answer 29

Vitamin B3

Question 30

Vitamin B3 is a combination of ________ and _________.

Answer 30

nicotinic acid & niacin acid

Question 31

Pantothenic Acid

Answer 31

Vitamin B5

Question 32

Necessary for the synthesis of pyridoxal phosphate.

Answer 32

Vitamin B6

Question 33

Biotin

Answer 33

Vitamin B7

Question 34

Cobalamin

Answer 34

Vitamin B12

Question 35

Strong antioxidant; essential for the preservation of connective tissue

Answer 35

Vitamin C

Question 36

Vitamin C deficiency causes...

Answer 36

Scurvy

Question 37

Nine water-soluble vitamins:

Answer 37

Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Vitamin B7 Vitamin B9 Vitamin B12 Vitamin C

Question 38

Creates and maintains healthy bones and teeth.

Answer 38

Calcium

Question 39

Required by your body to manufacture thyroid hormones

Answer 39

Iodine

Question 40

Contained in Hemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues.

Answer 40

Iron

Question 41

Supprots the body's efforts to control blood pressure, sugar levels, and muscle and nerve activity.

Answer 41

Magnesium

Question 42

Supports the health of your bones. Additionally, it keeps muscles and blood vessels functioning.

Answer 42

Phosphorus

Question 43

Used to control things like blood pressure, heartbeat, and cell water content. Additionally, it aids in digestion.

Answer 43

Potassium

Question 44

Necessary for DNA synthesis, thyroid health, and reproduction.

Answer 44

Selenium

Question 45

Aids in maintaining the proper fluid balance in your body.

Answer 45

Sodium

Question 46

It aids the immune system in warding off harmful bacteria and viruses. Also necessary for the body's production of DNA.

Answer 46

Zinc