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14 Cards in this Set
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Vitamin A (Retinol)
fat soluble |
vision and reproduction. Def: night blindness drying skin. Sources: Carrots, apricots, spinach, liver
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Vitamin D (cholecalciferol)
fat soluble |
Bone mineralization, maintains phosphorus levels. Sources: yeast, fish oils, milk. fortified in the skin w/exposure to sunlight. Def: Rickets, osteoporosis, osteomalacia.
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Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
fat soluble |
Antioxidant, protect cell membrane form breakdown, protects lungs from pollutants. Sources: vegtable oils, nuts, seeds, sunflower, wheat germ. Def: occur w/ premature babies and others with impaird fat absorption
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Vitamin K (Phylloquinone)
fat soluble |
major role in clotting, help prevent osteroporosis, can be synthesized in GI tract. Source: green leafy vegetables. Def: Blood clots
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
water soluble |
releases energy from glucose, plays role in nerve conduction. Sources: grains, cereals , legumes, pork. Def: Beri Beri, alcholics, breast fed babies of def. moms.
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
water soluble |
Metabolism of proteins or other vitamins, destroyed by UV rays. Sources: whole grains, liver, vegtables, dairy, eggs. Def: oral problems, skin conditions.
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
water soluble |
Coenzyme, body can manufacture. Source; red meats and liver, cereals, milk coffee and tea. Def.: diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, death.
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Vitamin B9 ( Folate)
water soluble |
coenzymes w/ synthesis of amino acids, DNA and RNA, prevents defects during pregnancy. Sources: leafy green vegtables, lugemes, some fruits, liver and beans.Def: anemia, diminished immunity, abnormal digestive function.
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Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
water soluble |
coenzyme for amino acids and protein, neurotransmitter formation and hemoglobin sythesis, lower heart risk. Sources: sweet potatoes whole grain, chicken, fish, pork and eggs, liver and clams.
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Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)water soluble
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assist in cell division. Sources: meat, cheese and eggs. Def.: Anemia, neuro symptoms.
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) Water soluble |
helps boost red blood cell, help use energy from macronutrients. Sources: egg yolk , soybean, organ meat, peanuts. Def: irritability , fatigue, cramps, vomiting |
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Vitamin B7 (biotin) Water soluble |
needed for healthy hair and nails, helps body use energy from macronutrients. Sources: brewers yeast, egg yolk , sardine, nuts , legumes. def: scaly skin , dermatitis , dry eyes , insomnia , hair loss |
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Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) water soluble |
boost immune system , helps gums, forms and repairs bones, blood tissue, prevent bruising.Sources:citrus , strawberries , tomato , pepper.Def: scurvy, bleeding gums ,dry skin, bruising. |
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Vitamin B9 (folate) water soluble |
formation of red blood cells, prevent neurological tube defects.Sources: |
