Vitamins And Minerals Flashcards
Fat soluble vitamins
Vitamins A, D, E, K
Water soluble vitamins
B1,B2,B3, B6, folate, B12, pantothenic acid, biotin, vitamin C
Vitamin A name?
Retinol
Vitamin A functions?
- Night vision
- Cell growth and maintenance
- Health of skin and mucus membranes
Vitamin A foods?
Milk, meat, butter, leafy greens, egg yolks, fish oil, yellow and orange fruits.
Vitamin B1 name?
Thiamine
Vitamin B1 functions?
- Carbohydrate metabolism
- Heart, nerve, muscle function
Vitamin B1 foods?
Whole grains, meat, legumes, nuts, seeds, yeast, rice
Vitamin B2 name?
Riboflavin
Vitamin B2 function
Fat and protein metabolism
Vitamin B2 foods
Meat, dairy, grains, leafy greens, eggs
Vitamin B3 name
Niacin
Vitamin B3 function
Carb and fat metabolism
Vitamin B3 foods
Fish, meat, poultry, grains
Vitamin B6 name
Pyridoxine
Vitamin B6 function
Enzyme assistance in amino acid synthesis
Vitamin B6 foods
Fish, meat, poultry, grains, nuts,beans, legumes, avocado,banana, prunes.
Vitamin B12 name
Cobalamins
Vitamin B12 functions
- Proteins and fat metabolism
- Nerve-cell maintenance
- Cell development
Vitamin B12 foods
Meats, seafood, dairy, eggs, molasses, yeast
Biotin function
Carb, protein, and fat metabolism
Biotin foods
Liver, cereal, grains, yeast, legumes
Vitamin C name
Ascorbic acid
Vitamin C functions
- Immunity
- Iron absorption
- Structure of bones, muscle, and blood vessels