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vitamins Flashcards

1
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What are vitamins?

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Organic compounds essential for normal growth and nutrition

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2
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How are vitamins classified?

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Into two categories: water-soluble and fat-soluble

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What are water-soluble vitamins?

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Vitamins that dissolve in water and are not stored in the body

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What are fat-soluble vitamins?

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Vitamins that dissolve in fats and can be stored in body tissues

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5
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List the water-soluble vitamins

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  • Vitamin C
  • B-complex vitamins
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6
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List the fat-soluble vitamins

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  • Vitamins A
  • D
  • E
  • K
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What is the primary function of Vitamin A?

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Supports vision, immune function, and skin health

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What is the primary function of Vitamin D?

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Regulates calcium and phosphate in the body

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What is the primary function of Vitamin E?

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Acts as an antioxidant, protecting cells from damage

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What is the primary function of Vitamin K?

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Essential for blood clotting and bone metabolism

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What is the primary function of Vitamin C?

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Important for the growth and repair of tissues

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12
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Name the B-complex vitamins

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  • B1 (Thiamine)
  • B2 (Riboflavin)
  • B3 (Niacin)
  • B5 (Pantothenic acid)
  • B6 (Pyridoxine)
  • B7 (Biotin)
  • B9 (Folate)
  • B12 (Cobalamin)
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What is the role of B1 (Thiamine)?

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Helps convert nutrients into energy

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What is the role of B2 (Riboflavin)?

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Involved in energy production and skin health

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What is the role of B3 (Niacin)?

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Supports metabolism and DNA repair

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What is the role of B5 (Pantothenic acid)?

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Essential for synthesizing coenzyme A

17
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What is the role of B6 (Pyridoxine)?

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Involved in amino acid metabolism and neurotransmitter synthesis

18
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What is the role of B7 (Biotin)?

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Important for fatty acid synthesis and glucose metabolism

19
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What is the role of B9 (Folate)?

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Crucial for DNA synthesis and cell division

20
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What is the role of B12 (Cobalamin)?

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Essential for red blood cell formation and neurological function

21
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True or False: Fat-soluble vitamins can be stored in the body.

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True

22
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True or False: Water-soluble vitamins can be stored in large amounts in the body.

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False

23
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Fill in the blank: Vitamin ____ is vital for immune function and vision.

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[A]

24
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Fill in the blank: Vitamin ____ is crucial for blood clotting.

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[K]

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