Vitamins AI Generated Flashcards

1
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What are vitamins?

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Organic compounds essential for normal growth and nutrition, required in small quantities in the diet.

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2
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True or False: Vitamins can be synthesized by the body.

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False: Most vitamins must be obtained from food.

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3
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Fill in the blank: Vitamin ___ is known for its role in vision and skin health.

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A

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4
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What vitamin is primarily associated with the prevention of scurvy?

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Vitamin C

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5
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Which vitamin is known as the ‘sunshine vitamin’?

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Vitamin D

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6
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a fat-soluble vitamin? A) Vitamin B12 B) Vitamin C C) Vitamin A D) Vitamin B6

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C) Vitamin A

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7
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What is the primary function of vitamin K?

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To help with blood clotting.

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8
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True or False: All vitamins are water-soluble.

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False: Some vitamins are fat-soluble.

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9
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Which vitamin is crucial for the absorption of calcium?

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Vitamin D

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10
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Fill in the blank: Vitamin ___ is important for energy metabolism and is found in whole grains.

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B

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11
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What is the deficiency disease associated with niacin (Vitamin B3)?

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Pellagra

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12
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Multiple choice: Which vitamin is essential for the formation of red blood cells? A) Vitamin K B) Vitamin B12 C) Vitamin A D) Vitamin E

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B) Vitamin B12

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13
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What is the primary source of vitamin C?

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Fruits and vegetables, especially citrus fruits.

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14
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True or False: Vitamin E is an antioxidant.

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True

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15
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What vitamin is known for its role in DNA synthesis?

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Folate (Vitamin B9)

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16
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Fill in the blank: Vitamin ___ is important for nerve function and is found in animal products.

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B12

17
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Which vitamin helps maintain healthy skin and mucous membranes?

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Vitamin A

18
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Multiple choice: Which of the following vitamins is primarily involved in energy production? A) Vitamin D B) Vitamin B6 C) Vitamin E D) Vitamin K

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B) Vitamin B6

19
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What is the main role of vitamin B12 in the body?

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To assist in the formation of red blood cells and DNA.

20
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True or False: Fat-soluble vitamins are excreted in urine.

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False: They are stored in the body’s fatty tissues.

21
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Which vitamin is critical for fetal development during pregnancy?

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Folate (Vitamin B9)

22
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Fill in the blank: A deficiency in vitamin ___ can lead to rickets in children.

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D

23
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What are the two categories of vitamins?

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Water-soluble vitamins and fat-soluble vitamins.

24
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Multiple choice: Which vitamin is known for its role in preventing oxidative stress? A) Vitamin C B) Vitamin D C) Vitamin B12 D) Vitamin K

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A) Vitamin C

25
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What is the primary function of vitamin B6?

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To aid in protein metabolism and cognitive development.

26
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True or False: Vitamin A can be found in both animal and plant sources.

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True

27
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What is the role of vitamin K in the body?

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It is essential for blood clotting and bone metabolism.