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Comp 19 Study vits
Vitamins
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are vitamins? | Vitamins are compounds involved in the cellular chemical reactions that are essential to normal tissue growth, maintenance, and function. |
| How are vitamins classified | Vitamins are classified as fat-soluble (absorbed with fats in diet) or water-soluble (absorbed with water) vitamins. |
| Fat-soluble (examples) | Vitamins A, D, E, and K |
| Water-soluble (examples) | Vitamins C, folic acid, and B vitamins |
| Retinol | Vitamin A |
| Tocopherol | vitamin E |
| Thiamine | Vitamin B1 |
| Riboflavin | Vitamin B2 |
| Pantothenic acid | Vitamin B5 |
| Pyridoxine | Vitamin B6 |
| Cyancobalamin | Vitamin B12 |
| Niacin, Nicotinic acid | Vitamin B3 |