Water-Soluble Vitamins (C)

Question 1

The main function of vitamins:

Answer 1

Be a catalyst for metabolic functions and chemical reactions

Question 2

There are __ essential vitamins, each having a specialized function

Answer 2

13

Question 3

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) aids in:

Answer 3

Tissue building

Metabolic Reactions

Question 4

Vitamin C metabolic reactions include:

Answer 4

Healing
Collagen formation
Iron absorption
Immune system function

Question 5

Vitamin C is found in:

Answer 5

• Citrus fruits (oranges, lemons)
• Tomatoes
• Peppers
• Green Leafy Vegetables
• Strawberries

Question 6

Stress and illness, as well as cigarette smoking, _______ the need for vitamin C

Answer 6

Increases

Question 7

Cigarette smokers are advised to increase Vitamin C intake by __ mg/day due to increased oxidative stress and metabolic turnover

Answer 7

35 mg/day

Question 8

A hemorrhagic disease with diffuse tissue bleeding, painful limbs/joints, weak bones, and swollen gums/loose teeth. Due to severe deficiency of Vitamin C

Answer 8

Scurvy