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Which vitamin is known to help maintain healthy skin and aids in growth and development?
Which vitamin is known to help maintain healthy skin and aids in growth and development?
- Vitamin A (Retinol) (correct)
- Beta Carotene
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin D
What is the function of Vitamin D in the body?
What is the function of Vitamin D in the body?
- Acts as an antioxidant
- Increases the risk of night blindness
- Promotes blood clotting
- Helps with calcium and phosphorus absorption (correct)
Which vitamin is particularly noted for its instability in alkaline conditions?
Which vitamin is particularly noted for its instability in alkaline conditions?
- Vitamin E (correct)
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E (correct)
What deficiency is associated with increased risk of rickets and osteoporosis?
What deficiency is associated with increased risk of rickets and osteoporosis?
Which of the following is a common source of Vitamin K?
Which of the following is a common source of Vitamin K?
What condition is associated with a deficiency in Vitamin A?
What condition is associated with a deficiency in Vitamin A?
Which vitamin is fat soluble and can be absorbed from sunlight?
Which vitamin is fat soluble and can be absorbed from sunlight?
What is a key property of Beta Carotene?
What is a key property of Beta Carotene?
Flashcards
Vitamin A properties
Vitamin A properties
Vitamin A is stable, fat-soluble, and insoluble in water. It dissolves in acetone.
Vitamin A functions
Vitamin A functions
Vitamin A maintains healthy skin, aids growth, and acts as an antioxidant.
Vitamin A deficiency
Vitamin A deficiency
Vitamin A deficiency can lead to night blindness, dry skin, and delayed growth.
Vitamin A sources
Vitamin A sources
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Vitamin E properties
Vitamin E properties
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Vitamin E functions
Vitamin E functions
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Vitamin K functions
Vitamin K functions
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Vitamin D properties
Vitamin D properties
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Study Notes
Soluble Vitamins
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Vitamin A (Retinol):
- Yellow colour
- Soluble in fats
- Insoluble in water
- Dissolves in acetone
- Functions: maintains healthy skin; supports growth and development; acts as an antioxidant
- Deficiencies: night blindness; follicular hyperkeratosis; delayed growth in children; risk of damage to cells
- Sources: retinol-rich animal products (e.g., milk, cheese, oily fish, butter, margarine)
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Beta Carotene:
- Soluble in alcohol
- Relatively stable
- Unaffected by acids
- Antioxidant
- Functions: helps maintain healthy skin; supports growth and development; acts as an antioxidant
- Sources: carrots, sweet potatoes, red peppers, apricots, and tomatoes
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Vitamin D:
- Most stable vitamin
- Fat-soluble/insoluble in water
- Heat-stable
- Unaffected by acids
- Functions: absorption of calcium and phosphorus in blood; contributes to strong bones
- Deficiencies: increased risk of bone disease (e.g., rickets in children, osteoporosis in adults); risk of tooth decay
- Sources: fortified milk, eggs, butter, margarine, oily fish
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Vitamin E (K1/K2/K3):
- Fat-soluble
- Insoluble in water
- Heat-stable, but destroyed by heating
- Functions: aids in blood clotting; protects red blood cells; helps with wound healing; important for nerve functions,etc.
- Deficiencies: slow blood clotting of ruptured blood vessels; lead to haemorrhages
- Sources: nuts, eggs, leafy green vegetables, wheat germ seeds, oils
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Vitamin K (K1/K2/K3):
- Fat-soluble
- Insoluble in water
- Heat stable
- Destroyed by harsh heating conditions
- Function: aids in blood clotting
- Deficiencies: slow blood clotting, problems with ruptured blood vessels; can lead to hemorrhages.
- Sources: many food sources
RDA/RI
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Vitamin A:
- Children: 400-500 µg
- Adults: 600-700 µg
- Pregnant women: 700 µg
- Breastfeeding women: 950 µg
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Vitamin D:
- Children: 10 µg
- Adults: 10 µg
- Pregnant women: 15 µg
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