Vitamins

Question 1

Vitamin A (retinol)

Answer 1

function- night vision, cell growth and maintenance, health of skin and mucous membranes
food sources- milk fat, meat, butter, leafy vegetables, egg yolks, fish oil, yellow and orange fruits

Question 2

B1 (thiamine)

Answer 2

function-carbohydrate metabolism; heart, nerve, and muscle function
food sources- whole grains, meat, legumes, nuts, seeds, yeast, rice

Question 3

B2 (riboflavin)

Answer 3

function- fat and protein metabolism
food sources- organ meat, dairy products, fortified grains, green leafy vegetables, eggs

Question 4

B3 (niacin)

Answer 4

function- carbohydrate and fat metabolism
food sources- fish, meat, poultry, fortified grains

Question 5

B6 (pyridoxine)

Answer 5

function- enzyme assistance in amino acid synthesis
food sources- fish, meat, poultry, grains, nuts, beans. legumes, avocados, bananas, prunes

Question 6

B1 25 (cobalamins)

Answer 6

function- protein and fat metabolism, nerve-cell maintenance, cell development
food sources- meats, seafood, dairy products, eggs, molasses, yeast

Question 7

biotin

Answer 7

function- carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism
food sources- liver, cereals, grains, yeast, legumes

Question 8

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

Answer 8

function- immunity, iron absorption; structure of bones, muscle, and blood vessels
food sources- berries, citrus fruits, green peppers, mangoes, broccoli, potatoes, cauliflower, tomatoes

Question 9

Vitamin D (calciferol)

Answer 9

function- calcium absorption, bone and tooth structure, support of heart and nerve function
food sources- sunlight, fortified milk, eggs, fish, butter, liver

Question 10

Vitamin E

Answer 10

function- protection of cells from destruction, formation of blood cells
food sources- fortified cereal, nuts, vegetables, beans, asparagus, legumes, some fruits

Question 11

folate

Answer 11

function- maintenance of red blood cells, genetic material development
food sources- liver, green leafy vegetables, dairy and grain products, meat, eggs, fruit

Question 12

Vitamin K

Answer 12

function- normal blood clotting, bone growth
food sources- green leafy vegetables, dairy and grain products, meat, eggs, fruit

Question 13

pantothenic acid

Answer 13

function- release energy from carbohydrates
food sources- meat, grains, legumes, fruits