Vitamins Flashcards

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1
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What vitamin classification is needed everyday as the body cannot store them?

A

Water soluble

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2
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What group of vitamins is vitamin A in?

A

Fat soluble

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3
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What vitamin classification can be stored in the liver?

A

Fat soluble

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4
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Name 1 function of vitamin A and what food is it found in?

A

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Liver, oily fish, butter, carrots, green leafy veg, red fruit

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5
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Name 3 vitamin K rich foods

A

Avocado, green apple, green grapes, kiwi, honeydew melon, lime, artichoke, green pears, asparagus, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, green beans, cucumber, kale, cabbage, celery

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6
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Name 1 function of vitamin K

A

Blood clotting

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7
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What is beta carotene

A

A precursor of vitamin A

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8
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What are 3 symptoms of vitamin K

A

Bruising easily, bleeding gums, nose bleeds

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9
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Name 2 different vitamin categories

A

Water soluble vitamins and fat soluble vitamins

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10
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Name 1 function of vitamin D

A

The formation of bones

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11
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Name 3 sources of vitamin D

A

Oily fish, cheese

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