Vitamins

Question 1

Vitamin A

Answer 1

Function: Eye health, immune function.
Sources: Carrots, sweet potatoes.
High Intake:
Liver damage, vision problems, birth defects.
Low Intake:
Night blindness, immune deficiencies, xerophthalmia (severe cases).

Question 2

Vitamin D

Answer 2

Function: Bone health, calcium absorption.
Sources: Sunlight, fortified foods, fish.
High Intake:
Hypercalcemia, leading to kidney stones, and soft tissue calcification.
Low Intake:
Rickets (in children), osteomalacia or osteoporosis in adults.

Question 3

Vitamin E

Answer 3

Function: Antioxidant, protects cells.
Sources: Nuts, seeds, spinach.
High Intake:
May impair blood clotting, increasing hemorrhage risk.
Low Intake:
Nerve and muscle damage, loss of coordination.

Question 4

Vitamin K

Answer 4

Function: Blood clotting.
Sources: Leafy greens, broccoli.
High Intake:
May interfere with blood-thinning medications.
Low Intake:
Impaired clotting, increased risk of bleeding.

Question 5

Vitamin C

Answer 5

Function: Immune support, antioxidant.
Sources: Citrus fruits, bell peppers.
High Intake:
Stomach cramps, diarrhea, and kidney stones.
Low Intake:
Scurvy (poor wound healing, fatigue).

Question 6

B Vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, Folate)

Answer 6

Function: Energy metabolism, nerve function, red blood cells.
Sources: Meat, eggs, leafy greens, legumes.
High Intake (B6):
Nerve damage.
Low Intake (B12, Folate):
Anemia, memory loss, mood disorders, and neural tube defects during pregnancy.