Vitamins Flashcards
What are vitamins?
substances required for maintenance of normal function but must be provided from external sources
Which disease led to the discovery of vitamin D?
Rickets
Which disease led to the discovery of vitamin C?
scurvy
Which disease led to the discovery of vitamin B1?
Polyneuritis
Which disease led to the discovery of vitamin B12?
pernicious anemia
Which type of vitamins are fat soluble?
A, D, E, K
Which type of vitamins are water soluble?
C and B
What is the usual use of a vitamin?
prevention of deficiency state
What is DRI?
dietary recommended intake
What is Vitamin C required for?
for collagen/intercellular ground substance - required to provide framework for cells- deficiency leads to spongy gums/bleeding in scurvy
What is the RDI for vitamin C?
RDI < 100 mg/day
