Vitamin A: Sources, Functions, and Deficiency

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What is the form of vitamin A found in animal-derived foods?

Carotenoids

Antioxidants

Retinoids

Retinol (correct)

Which vitamin plays a role in maintaining vision and can lead to night blindness if deficient?

Vitamin C

Vitamin A (correct)

Vitamin D

Vitamin E

What is a potential consequence of inadequate vitamin A intake in children?

Growth retardation (correct)

Stronger immune system

Eye irritation

Increased bone density

Which vitamin is synthesized by the skin when exposed to sunlight?

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What bone disease can result from a deficiency of vitamin D?

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What is the recommended daily intake range of vitamin D for adults?

600-800 international units (IUs) Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin is known for its antioxidant properties and protection against free radicals?

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What can excessive intake of vitamin D lead to?

Hypercalcemia Signup and view all the answers

Which health condition can result from vitamin E toxicity due to high supplementation?

Hemorrhage and blood coagulation disruption Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of deficiency in vitamin K?

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Vitamin A: Sources, Functions, and Deficiency

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What is the form of vitamin A found in animal-derived foods?

Which vitamin plays a role in maintaining vision and can lead to night blindness if deficient?

What is a potential consequence of inadequate vitamin A intake in children?

Which vitamin is synthesized by the skin when exposed to sunlight?

What bone disease can result from a deficiency of vitamin D?

What is the recommended daily intake range of vitamin D for adults?

Which vitamin is known for its antioxidant properties and protection against free radicals?

What can excessive intake of vitamin D lead to?

Which health condition can result from vitamin E toxicity due to high supplementation?

What is a symptom of deficiency in vitamin K?

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