vitamins Flashcards
What are vitamins?
Organic compounds essential for normal growth and nutrition
How are vitamins classified?
Into two categories: water-soluble and fat-soluble
What are water-soluble vitamins?
Vitamins that dissolve in water and are not stored in the body
What are fat-soluble vitamins?
Vitamins that dissolve in fats and can be stored in body tissues
List the water-soluble vitamins
- Vitamin C
- B-complex vitamins
List the fat-soluble vitamins
- Vitamins A
- D
- E
- K
What is the primary function of Vitamin A?
Supports vision, immune function, and skin health
What is the primary function of Vitamin D?
Regulates calcium and phosphate in the body
What is the primary function of Vitamin E?
Acts as an antioxidant, protecting cells from damage
What is the primary function of Vitamin K?
Essential for blood clotting and bone metabolism
What is the primary function of Vitamin C?
Important for the growth and repair of tissues
Name the B-complex vitamins
- B1 (Thiamine)
- B2 (Riboflavin)
- B3 (Niacin)
- B5 (Pantothenic acid)
- B6 (Pyridoxine)
- B7 (Biotin)
- B9 (Folate)
- B12 (Cobalamin)
What is the role of B1 (Thiamine)?
Helps convert nutrients into energy
What is the role of B2 (Riboflavin)?
Involved in energy production and skin health
What is the role of B3 (Niacin)?
Supports metabolism and DNA repair
What is the role of B5 (Pantothenic acid)?
Essential for synthesizing coenzyme A
What is the role of B6 (Pyridoxine)?
Involved in amino acid metabolism and neurotransmitter synthesis
What is the role of B7 (Biotin)?
Important for fatty acid synthesis and glucose metabolism
What is the role of B9 (Folate)?
Crucial for DNA synthesis and cell division
What is the role of B12 (Cobalamin)?
Essential for red blood cell formation and neurological function
True or False: Fat-soluble vitamins can be stored in the body.
True
True or False: Water-soluble vitamins can be stored in large amounts in the body.
False
Fill in the blank: Vitamin ____ is vital for immune function and vision.
[A]
Fill in the blank: Vitamin ____ is crucial for blood clotting.
[K]