VITAMINS AND MINERALS

Question 1

Are organic components in food that are needed in very small amounts for growth and for maintaining good health

Answer 1

VITAMINS

Question 2

CLASSIFICATION OF VITAMNS

Answer 2

1. WATER - SOLUBLE VITAMINS
2. FAT - SOLUBLE VITAMINS

Question 3

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 3

WATER- SOLUBLE VITAMINS

Question 4

Are absorbed through THE INTESTINAL TRACT with the help of lipids.
- NOT NORMALLY EXCRETED IN THE URINE .

Answer 4

FAT - SOLUBLE VITAMINS

Question 5

[ Water- soluble vitamins ]

FUNCTIONS OF VITAMIN C ( ASCORBIC ACID )

Answer 5

1. UTILIZATON OF IRON IN PROTEIN,
2. ALLEVIATING ALLERGIC REACTIONS , ENHANCING IMMUNE FUNCTIONS

Question 6

FOOD SOURCES OF VITAMIN C

Answer 6

PAPAY, CITRUS FRUIT, RAW CABBAGE, TOMATOES, GUAVA, MANGO

Question 7

DEFICIENCY OF VIT. C

Answer 7

SCURVY, HEMORRHAGING OF THE GUMS, DELAYED OR INCOMPLETE HEALING OF WOUNDS

Question 8

A deficiency of vitamin c may lead to a condition called ________ , characterized by WEAKNESS, ANEMIA, BRUISING, BLEEDING GUMS, AND LOOSE TEETH.

Answer 8

SCURVY

Question 9

A 61 year old man

Diagnosis:

• History of Anorexia
• Fatigue
• Gingival bleeding
• Severe Halitosis

Answer 9

Scuvy

Question 10

Helps maintain normal apppetite .

Regulates muscle tone of the GIT necessary for digestion.

Normal functioning nerves.

Answer 10

VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE)

Question 11

VItamin B1 Deficiencies may cause;

Answer 11

Poor appetite
Fatigue
Depression
Beri-beri

Question 12

VITAMIN B1 FOOD SOURCES

Answer 12

Organ meats, lean pok , whole grain cereals enriched ric, enriched bread, nuts

Question 13

Vitamin ____ helps the body convert food into energy , and aids the FUNCTION OF HEART and CARDIOVASCULAR ystem and the brain and the NERVOUS SYSTEM

Answer 13

B1 (THIAMINE)

Question 14

Involves in the metabolism of CHO, PRO, FAT
- normal growth nd development
- noml skin tone
- vision and light adaptation

Answer 14

VITAMIN B2

Question 15

VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN) DEFICIENCY MAY CAUSE;

Answer 15

CHEILOSIS
GLOSSITIS
DERMATITIS, BURNING AND ITCHING EYES
GROWTH RETARDATION
GONGENITAL MALFORMATION

Question 16

FOOD SOURCES OF VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN)

Answer 16

LIVER
MILK
CHEESE
EGGYOLK
CRAB
DRIED MUSHROOM
SEAWEEDS
DARK GREEN LEAFY VEGGIES
ENRICHED FLOUR AND BREAD

Question 17

VITAMIN______ WORKS WITH OTHER B VITAMINS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY GROWTH AND TISSUE REPAIR , AND HELPS RELEASE ENERGY FROM CARBOHYDRATES.

Answer 17

VITAMIN B2 RIBOFLAVIN

Question 18

CRACKED AND SORE LESIONS ON THE MOUTH CORNERS, DIFFCULTY EATING OR DRINKING ND AN OVERAL FEELING OF ILL HEALTH.

Answer 18

CHEILOSIS

Question 19

A PAINFUL TONGUE WHICH APPEARS SMOOTH DUE TO LOSS OF THE FILIFORM AND SOMETIMES THE FUNGIFORM PAPILLAE SECONDARY TO RTAIN NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCIES , ESPECIALLY VITAMIN B DEFICIENCIES

Answer 19

GLOSSITIS

Question 20

DRYNESS, ITCHING , REDNESS which can develop into FLAKING, SCALING, CRACKS, SWELLING, and blisters .

Answer 20

DERMATITIS

Question 21

Absorbed through the INTESTTINAL TRACT with the help of lipids ( fats ) . Because they are more likely to accumulate in the body.

Answer 21

Fat Soluble Vitamins

Question 22

Absorbed through the INTESTTINAL TRACT with the help of lipids ( fats ) . Because they are more likely to accumulate in the body.

Answer 22

Fat Soluble Vitamins

Question 23

Vitamin C deficiency may cause

Answer 23

SCURVY, HEMORRHAGING OF THE GUMS, DELAYED OR INCOMPLETE HEALING OF WOUNDS

Question 24

Food Sources of Vitamin C

Answer 24

Ripe papaya, Citrus Fruit, raw cabbage, tomatoes, guava, mango , cantaloupes, sweet peppers, turnips, organ meats

Question 25

Alleviates allergic reactions, enhancing IMMUNE SYSTEM

Answer 25

Vitamin C

Question 26

Vit. C is necessary for the formation , growth and repair of bone, skin, ans connective tissue.

Answer 26

Vitamin C assists to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Also helps the body to soak up iron, which is required to make red blood cells.

Question 27

Vitamin C helps for burns and wounds heal. Also an Antioxidant like vitamin E

Answer 27

A person with an eating disorder like ANOREXIA is at high risk for vitamin C.

Question 28

Symptoms of mild Vitamin C deficiency

Answer 28

Nose bleeding, weakness, swollen gums, and lassitude

Question 29

Helps the body to convert food into ENERGY, and aids the function of the HEART and CARDIOVASCULAR system and the brain and nervous system

Answer 29

VITAMIN B1 THIAMINE

Question 30

Helps ensure proper THYROID GLAND FUNCTIONING

Answer 30

Iodine

Question 31

Iodine deficiency may cause

Answer 31

Goiter

Question 32

Food sources for Iodine

Answer 32

Salt, fish, sea foods , milk, meat , vegetables, cereals

Question 33

Bulging eyes

Answer 33

Exophthalmos

Question 34

Essential in the formation of BLOOD . It is involved in the transport and storage or oxygen in the BLOOD

Answer 34

Iron

Question 35

Iron Deficiency may cause

Answer 35

ANEMIA,

Question 36

Food sources of Iron

Answer 36

Organ meats, liver, egg yolk, legumes , green leafy , vegetables , squash, spinach

Question 37

An ailment where there is not wnough hemoglobin produced by the body to meets its requirement

Answer 37

IDA ( IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA )

Question 38

A vutal component of nerve as it , stimulates MUSCLE CONTRACTION

Answer 38

Sodium

Question 39

Sodium Deficiency may cause

Answer 39

Weakness, Nausea, cramps in the muscle of the extremities

Question 40

Food sources of SODIUM

Answer 40

Processed food, table salt, smoked fish and meat

Question 41

Helps muscles and nerves function properly. Maintain the proper ELECTROLYTE AND ACID- BASE BALANCE IN YOUR BODY. HELP LOWER YOUR RISK OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE.

Answer 41

POTASSIUM

Question 42

Potassium Deficiency may cause

Answer 42

Muscle Weakness, Confusion, Irritability, Fatigue, heart disturbances.

Question 43

POTASSIUM FOOD SOURCES

Answer 43

Banana, Papaya, Avocado, Soy Beans, Spinach

Question 44

Mineralization of bones and teeth Aids in the absorption of SUGARS and FATS

Answer 44

PHOSPHORUS

Question 45

Phosphorus Food Sources

Answer 45

Cheese, Oats, Cereals, Whole Wheat products

Question 46

Potassium Deficiency

Answer 46

HYPOKALEMIA

Question 47

A medical condition in which our body fails to retain minimum becessary amount of POTASSIUM required for its day to day functioning.

Answer 47

Potassium Deficiency ( Hypokalemia )

Question 48

Builds and Renew BONES and TEETHS and other tissues

Answer 48

CALCIUM

Question 49

Calcium Deficiency may cause

Answer 49

1. Rickets 2. Osteoporosis

Question 50

Food Sources of Calcium

Answer 50

Fish eaten with Bones Cheese Beans Legumes. Sesame Seeds Parmesan Cheese Tofu Soy bean

Question 51

For Normal Blood Clotting because without it Blood would not Clot

Answer 51

VITAMIN K

Question 52

3 types of Vitamin K

Answer 52

Vitamin K1 Vitamin K2 Vitamin K3

Question 53

"ANTIOXIDANT" Protects the structure and function of the muscle tissue. Helps "SLOWING DOWN THE AGING PROCESS" " HELPS IMPROVE FERTILITY"

Answer 53

VITAMIN E ( TOCOPHEROL )

Question 54

Regulates the ABSORPTION AND TRANSPORT OF "CALCIUM" and " PHOSPHOROUS IN THE BODY"

Answer 54

Vitamin D ( Calceferol )

Question 55

Vitamin D deficiency may cause

Answer 55

RICKETS, DEFECTIVE BONES, RETARTED GROWTH, FRAGILE BONES,

Question 56

Maintenance of " VISUAL PURPLE FOR VISION IN DIM LIGHT " NORMAL BONE AND TEETH DEVELOPMENT

Answer 56

Vitamin A ( RETINOL )

Question 57

Vitamin A deficiency may cause

Answer 57

Night Blindness, poor growth/faulty bone and tooth formation

Question 58

Food sources of Vitamin A

Answer 58

Green Leafy Veggies: Kangkong, Camote leaves, Liver, Saluyot, Carrots, Organ Meets , Squash , Papaya

Question 59

Also known as NIGHT BLINDNESS

Answer 59

KeratoMalcia