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40 Cards in this Set
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What is carotene and retinol also known as?
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Vitamin A
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What is a good way of remembering Retinol?
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Retina: Eye
Retinol: Night vision |
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What are some sources of Vitamin A?
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Liver, Eggs, Dairy Products, Butter, oil and carrots.
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What can a Vitamin A deficiency cause?
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Impaired Night vision and skin problems.
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What happens if you eat too much Vitamin A?
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Can cause a lack of appetite and sleepiness.
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What does Vitamin D do to the body?
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It plays a role in the well-being of bones, teeth and joints.
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What Vitamin is provided by the Sun?
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Vitamin D.
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What are the sources of Vitamin D?
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Oily fish, The Sun, Dairy Products, Margarines and spreads and eggs.
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What can a Vitamin D deficiency cause?
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Rickets, Osteomalacia. Can also cause cancer, vascular diseases and degenerative nerve diseases.
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What does Vitamin E do to the body?
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Prevents the oxidation of fatty acids; protects cells.
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What are the sources of Vitamin E?
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Vegetable oil, Nuts, Almonds, fatty fish, whole grains, egg yolk.
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What can a Vitamin E deficiency cause?
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Causes neuromuscular problems, such as balance and coordination problems, peripheral nerve damage, muscular weakness, retinopathy, dementia, anaemia.
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What can an Overdose of Vitamin E cause?
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Can Cause Internal Bleeding (Rare)
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What is Vitamin B1 known as?
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Thiamine
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What is Vitamin B2 known as?
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Riboflavin
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What is Vitamin B3 known as?
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Niacin
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What is Vitamin B5 known as?
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Pantothenic acid
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What is Vitamin B6 known as?
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Pyridoxine
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What is Vitamin B7 known as?
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Biotin OR Vitamin H
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What is Vitamin B9 known as?
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Folic acid or Folate
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What is Vitamin B12 known as
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Colbalamin
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What does Vitamin B1 do to the body?
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Helps to convert food into energy.
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What does Vitamin B2 do to the body?
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Participates in the function of Mucous membranes.
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What does Vitamin B3 do to the body?
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Participates in the function of Mucous membranes. The same as vitamin B2
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What does Vitamin B5 do to the body?
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Regulates the well-being of skin.
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What does Vitamin B6 do to the body?
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Important in the metabolism of proteins and sugar
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What does Vitamin B7 do to the body?
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Regulates the well-being of skin and hair.
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What does Vitamin B9 do to the body?
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Regulates foetal development, the function of mucous membranes and bone marrow.
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What does Vitamin B12 do to the body?
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Necessary for immunity and blood cell formation.
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What is ascorbic acid also known as?
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Vitamin C
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What does Vitamin C do to the body?
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Prevents oxidation in the metabolism of connective tissue, regulates immunity, skin function and collagen synthesis and improves iron absorption.
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What are the sources of Vitamin C?
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Citrus fruit, berries, vegetables, potato.
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What can a vitamin C deficiency cause?
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Decreased immunity, problems in mucous membrane function, scurvy
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What does Vitamin K1 do to the body?
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Necessary for blood coagulation.
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What are the sources of vitamin K1?
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Green vegetables, such as Brussels sprouts, broccoli, spinach, salad, cabbage, cucumber.
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What can a Vitamin K1 deficiency cause?
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A balanced intake from food is necessary; deficiency symptoms include bleeding disorders, osteoporosis and vascular calcification.
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What does Vitamin K2 do to the body?
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Important in the prevention of vascular calcification and bone health.
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What are the sources of Vitamin K2?
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Kidney, eggs, liver, cheese.
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What can a Vitamin K2 deficiency cause?
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A balanced intake from food is necessary; deficiency symptoms include bleeding disorders, osteoporosis and vascular calcification. The same as Vitamin K1
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