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Vitamins

Nutrition HO-15 Lesson 7

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fat soluble vitamins ADEK
one result of vitamin A deficiency night blindness
impact the absorption and transport of vitamins solubility
Rickets condition caused by Vitamin D deficiency
precursor to vitamin A found in plants beta carotene
assists in the formation of blood clotting and bone building proteins vitamin K
main function of this vitamin is as an antioxidant vitamin E
deficiency results in Scurvy vitamin C
B vitamin that can be destroyed by UV light riboflavin
which vitamin is needed in greater amounts in smokers Vitamin C
condition that results from a deficiency of thiamin beriberi
diarrhea, dementia, dermatitis, dehydration are associated with pellagra (niacin deficiency)
condition which results from folate deficiency neural tube defects
the function of most B-vitamins coenzymes
two groups most susceptible to vitamin B12 deficiency vegans and elderly
functions with Vitamin C and E as an antioxidant selenium
two vitamins that can be destroyed by oxidation Vitamin C and E
water soluble vitamins Vitamin C and B vitamins
soaking vegetables or boiling for long periods can cause nutrient leaching
high heat readily destroys which vitamins thiamin, folate, vitamin C
deficiency of Vitamin B12 causes pernicious anemia
FDA checks for safety of supplements prior to marketing (true/false) false
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