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15 Cards in this Set
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What vitamins are energy-yielding?
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CHO, proteins, lipids
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What Vitamins are non-energy yielding?
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water, vitamins, minerals
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What vitamins are fat soluble?
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A D E K
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What vitamins are water soluble?
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B, C
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Characteristics of fat soluble vitamins.
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stored, deficiencies are slow to develop, precursors, fecal excretion and may be toxic
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Characteristics of water soluble vitamins.
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Not stored, deficiencies are quick to develop, no precursor, urine excretion, and are non toxic.
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What is Vitamin C's major function?
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Collagen and bone formation
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What is the deficiency developed from lack of Vitamin C? Symptoms?
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Scurvy; dry skin, easily bruised , joint pain, bones soften, teeth loosen, and mucscle pain.
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What are sources of Vitamin C?
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Red, Orange, yellow and deep green fruits and vegetables.
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What is the major function of Thiamin?
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energy metabolism, supports nervous system functioning, and supports appetite.
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What is the deficiency fro lack of Thiamin? Symptoms?
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Beriberi; muscle wasting, mental confusion, edema, paalysis.
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Sources of Thiamin include..
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pork, legumes, nuts, whole enriched grains.
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What is the major function of Riboflavin?
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maintaing normal vision and healthy skin.
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What is the deficiency developed from lack of Riboflavin? Symptoms?
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ariboflavinosis; photophobia, burning and itching of the eyes, and dry cracked corners of the mouth.
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Sources of Riboflavin?
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green leafy vegetables, milk and enriched whole grain.
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