Vitamins and Minerals

Question 1

where do we get vitamin A from?

Answer 1

dairy and fruit/veggies

Question 2

what must be deprived before you have issues with low vit A

Answer 2

liver storage

Question 3

vit A deficiency leads to what four main issues

Answer 3

loss of appetite, slowed growth, dried membranes and infections
rough scaly skin

Question 4

what is the usual cause of vit A deficiency?

Answer 4

fat malabsorption

Question 5

what happens if you have too much vit a

Answer 5

bone/muscle pain and orange skin

Question 6

where do we get vit D? 2 locations

Answer 6

fortified food

sterol reactions with light

Question 7

severe vit D deficiency can lead to what disorder?

Answer 7

rickets

Question 8

how does Vit D cause issues with bones?

Answer 8

calcium absorption is messed up with low Vit D

Question 9

what is the Vit D toxicity?

Answer 9

hypercalcemia and calcification of soft tissues

Question 10

what is the role of vitamin E?

Answer 10

antioxidant and immune fxn

Question 11

where do we get Vit E?

Answer 11

veggie oil, nuts, leafy greens PLANTS

Question 12

vit E deficiency causes what?

Answer 12

neuro issues especially with hands and feet

Question 13

too much Vit E can lead to what two issues?

Answer 13

increased bleeding and impaired coagulation

Question 14

where do we get Vit K?

Answer 14

dark leafy greens

Question 15

what does Vit K help with?

Answer 15

blood coagulation and bone health

Question 16

what are two issues with Vit K deficiency?

Answer 16

increased fracture risk and coagulation issues like increased bleeding

Question 17

what is another name for vit B1?

Answer 17

thiamin

Question 18

where do we get vit B1 or thiamin?

Answer 18

breads and grains

Question 19

what is thiamin or vit B1 used for?

Answer 19

coenzyme for metab of carbs

Question 20

name the two CNS disorders associated with thiamin or B1 deficiency

who are these common for?

Answer 20

beriberi
wernicke korsakoff

common for alcoholics

Question 21

what is another name for vit B2?

Answer 21

riboflavin

Question 22

where do we get riboflavin or B2?

Answer 22

dairy

Question 23

what is deficiency issue with riboflavin or b2?

Answer 23

mouth sores

Question 24

what is another name for B3?

Answer 24

niacin

Question 25

where do we get niacin or B3?

Answer 25

meat fish and poultry

Question 26

what is niacin or B3 used for

Answer 26

coenzyme for reduction oxidation reactions in metabolism of energy

Question 27

what is the disorder associated with niacin or B3 deficiency?

Answer 27

pellagra

Question 28

what are the four symptoms of pellagra? all start with D

Answer 28

diarrhea dermatitis dementia death

Question 29

what is another name for B5?

Answer 29

pantothenic acid

Question 30

what do we use B5 or pantothenic acid for?

Answer 30

coenzyme cholesterol synthesis energy metabolism

Question 31

where do we get B5 or pantothenic acid from?

Answer 31

any food pretty much

Question 32

where do we get B6 from?

Answer 32

steak and beans

Question 33

where do we get folic acid from?

Answer 33

yeast spinach asparagus

Question 34

where do we get B12 from?

Answer 34

meat fish poultry

Question 35

what are B12 and folic acid both needed for?

Answer 35

RBC growth

Question 36

what is B6 needed for?

Answer 36

RBC metabolism

Question 37

what type of metabolism is b12 needed for?

Answer 37

lipid

Question 38

how does B6 deficiency present? 3 things

Answer 38

glossitis dermatitis and convulsions

Question 39

what do B12 and folate deficiency cause?

Answer 39

megaloblastic anemia

Question 40

which of B12 or folate leads to nerve degeneration?

Answer 40

B12 does

Question 41

where do we get Vit C? what is its main function? | ``

Answer 41

citrus fruits...main fxn is antioxidant and synthesis of collagen

Question 42

what is the disease that is associated with vit C deficiency?

Answer 42

Scurvy

Question 43

what are the signs of scurvy?

Answer 43

bruising gums dental issues dry hair/skin anemia

Question 44

how do you get Vit C deficiency?

Answer 44

inadequate intake or smoking

Question 45

what is iodine used for?

Answer 45

thyroid hormone

Question 46

if you dont have iodine what do you get?

Answer 46

hypothyroidism and goiters

Question 47

where do we get Zinc?

Answer 47

meat and seafood

Question 48

what is zinc used as?

Answer 48

cofactor for enzymes

Question 49

zinc deficiency can lead to what three issues?

Answer 49

growth retardation impaired immune function mental lethargy