VITAMINS

Question 1

an organic molecule that is an essential micronutrient which an organism needs in small quantities for the proper functioning of its metabolism.

Answer 1

vitamin

Question 2

cannot be synthesized in the
organism, either at all or not in sufficient quantities, and therefore must be obtained through the diet.

Answer 2

Essential nutrients

Question 3

4 fat-soluble vit

Answer 3

(A, D, E, and K)

Question 4

9 water-soluble vit

Answer 4

(8 B vitamins and vitamin C).

Question 5

dissolve easily in water and, in general, are readily excreted from the body, to the
degree that urinary output is a strong predictor of vitamin consumption

Answer 5

Water-soluble vitamins

Question 6

Vit A Other name

Answer 6

all-trans-Retinol,
Retinals, and
alternative provitamin A-functioning Carotenoids including all-trans-beta-carotene

Question 7

Vit A Solubility

Answer 7

Fat

Question 8

Vit A US recommended dietary allowances
(male/female, age 19–70)

Answer 8

900 µg/700 µg

Question 9

Vit A Deficiency disease(s)

Answer 9

Night blindness, hyperkeratosis, and keratomalacia

Question 10

Vit A Overdose syndrome/symptoms

Answer 10

Hypervitaminosis A

Question 11

Vit A Food sources

Answer 11

from animal origin as Vitamin A / all-trans-Retinol: Fish in general, liver and dairy products;

from plant origin as provitamin A / all-trans-
beta-carotene: orange, ripe yellow fruits, leafy vegetables carrots, pumpkin, squash, spinach

Question 12

Vit B1Other name

Answer 12

Thiamine

Question 13

Vit B1 Solubility

Answer 13

Water

Question 14

Vit B1 US recommended dietary allowances
(male/female, age 19–70)

Answer 14

1.2 mg/1.1 mg

Question 15

Vit B1 Deficiency disease(s)

Answer 15

Beriberi, Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome

Question 16

Vit B1 Overdose syndrome/symptoms

Answer 16

Drowsiness and muscle relaxation

Question 16

Vit B1 Food sources

Answer 16

Pork, wholemeal grains, brown rice, vegetables, potatoes, liver, eggs

Question 16

Vit B2 Other name

Answer 16

Riboflavin

Question 17

Vit B2 Solubility

Answer 17

Water

Question 18

Vit B2 US recommended dietary allowances
(male/female, age 19–70)

Answer 18

1.3 mg/1.1 mg

Question 18

Vit B2 Deficiency disease(s)

Answer 18

Ariboflavinosis, glossitis, angular stomatitis

Question 18

Vit B2 Food sources

Answer 18

Dairy products, bananas, green beans, asparagus

Question 18

Vit B3 Other name

Answer 18

Niacin, Niacinamide, Nicotinamide riboside

Question 19

Vit B3 Solubility

Answer 19

water

Question 20

Vit B3 US recommended dietary allowances
(male/female, age 19–70)

Answer 20

16 mg/14 mg

Question 21

Vit B3 Deficiency disease(s)

Answer 21

Pellagra

Question 22

Vit B3 Overdose syndrome/symptoms

Answer 22

Liver damage (doses > 2g/day)] and other problems

Question 22

Vit B3 Food sources

Answer 22

Meat, fish, eggs, many vegetables, mushrooms, tree nuts