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63 Cards in this Set
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Uses of Vitamin A
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-visual health incl. adaption to light
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Uses of Vitamin A
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integrity of mucous membranes
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Uses of Vitamin A
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promote normal growth & development of teeth and bones
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Uses of Vitamin A
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maintain night vision
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Indications of Vitamin A
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malabsorption syndrome
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Indications of Vitamin A
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facial wrinkles
acne diaper rash |
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Sources of Vitamin A
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fish oils butter yellow fruits & vegetables milk cheese liver
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Uses of Vitamin D
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necessary for the absoption of calcium & phosphorous in the intestines
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Uses of Vitamin D
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calcification of bones
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Indications of Vit D
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metabolic bone disorders
treat minor burns chafed skin diaper rash |
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Sources of Vit D
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eggs liver fish cereals, dairy products, exposure to sunlight
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Uses of Vit E
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antioxidant
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Uses of vit E
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protects red blood cells from hemolysis
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Uses of vit E
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associated with decrease in risk of death from CAD
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Indications fo vit E
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deficiency
chaffed skin diaper rash |
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Sources of Vitamin E
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wheat germ oil vegetable oils, leafy vegatables, egg yolk, milk fat
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Uses of vit K
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essential for the synthesis of blood clotting factor
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Uses of vit K
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prothrombin in the liver
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Indication of vit K
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hypoprothrombinemia
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Sources of vit K
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green vegetables, cabbage, cauliflower, fish liver oils, eggs, milk, meat, bacterial synthesis by normal intestinal flora
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Uses of vit B1
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essential to normal functioning of the nervous system
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Indications of vit B1
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malabsorption, alcholism
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sources of vit B1
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pork products
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Uses of B2
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promotes metabolsim of carbohydrates, fats, proteins
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Uses of B2
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synthesis of DNA
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Sources of B2
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milk, milk products, meats, grains
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uses of B3
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metabolism of food products,
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uses of B3
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aids in building tissue proteins
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indications of B3
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hyperlipoproteinemia
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sources of B3
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meats, legumes, enriched grains, peanuts
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Uses of B6
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metabolism of amino acids for the formation of blood
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Uses of B6
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maintenance of nervous tissue
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Indications Vit B6
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deficiency, INH poisoning
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Sources of Vit B6
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chicken, fish, eggs, whole grains
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Uses of Vit B9
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synthesis of RNA & DNA
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Uses of Vit B9
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promotes amino acid metabolsim
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Uses of Vit B9
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promotes formation of red & white blood cells
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Uses of Vit B9
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promotes healthy fetal development
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Indications of Vit B9
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megaloblastic & macrocytic anemia, prevention of neural tube defects in the fetus
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Sources of Vit B9
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green leafy vegetables, milk, eggs,yeast, fortified breads & cereals
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Uses of B12
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promotes normal function of all cells
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Uses of B12
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assists with blood formation
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Uses of B12
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metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, & protein
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Indications of B12
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pernicious anemia
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Sources of B12
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fresh shrimp, oysters, milk, eggs, cheese
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Uses of vit C
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building & maintaining strong tissues for wound healing
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uses of vit C
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resistance to infections
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uses of vit C
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enhanced absoprtion of iron
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indications of vit C
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scurvy, deficiency, wound healing
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sources of vit C
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citrus fruits, tomatoes, melons, cabbage, strawberries, broccoli
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uses of Iron
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essential component of blood hemoglobin, used in antibody formation, stored in bone marrow
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indication of Iron
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iron defiency anemia
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sources of Iron
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lean red meat, whole grains, egg yolks legumes, raisins
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uses of calcium
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needed for bone & teeth health
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uses of calcium
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contraction & relaxation of muscles
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uses of calcium
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secretion of insulin
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indications fo calcium
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nutritional supplement
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sources of calcium
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milk sardines, cheese, salmon, green leafy vegetables, whole grains
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uses of potassium
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important in maintaing cell structure
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uses of potassium
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vital in requlating muscle function
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uses of potassium
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aids in protein synthesis and carbohydrate metabolism
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indications of potassium
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acid-base balance
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sources of potassium
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oranges, bananas, prunes red meats, vegetables, milk milk products, yams coffee
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