Vitamin E
What is the RDA for Vitamin E?
15 mg/day for teens and adults
What type of vitamin is Vitamin K?
fat-soluble
Thiamin is important for which body system?
nervous system
True or False: Vitamin E is stored in urine when in excess.
false, it's stored in liver and fat tissue
Where in the body is Vitamin E absorbed?
small intestine
Is Vitamin E fat-soluble or lipid soluble?
fat
Which vitamin form is found in animal foods and bacteria?
Vitamin K2
What happens to thiamin during prolonged cooking?
it is destroyed
What protein does Vitamin K activate for bone health?
Osteocalcin
Why must thiamin be consumed regularly?
It is quickly lost from the body
What form of Vitamin E is most active in the body?
Alpha-tocopherol
What is the recommended intake for adult men?
C. 120 µg
Is there a known toxicity level for thiamin?
No toxicity reported
What is the RDA for women for thiamin?
1.1 mg
What is the chemical formula of thiamin?
C12H17N4OS
What are free radicals?
Unstable molecules produced by the body that can damage cells and contribute to aging and disease
Cooking with oil helps:
Increase absorption
Which breakfast food contains thiamin?
Cornflakes (fortified)
What is thiamin’s main function?
Help convert nutrients into energy
What is the chemical formula of Vitamin K1?
C31H46O2
How can Vitamin E reduce inflammation?
by limiting oxidative stress
Vitamin K deficiency may lead to:
weak bones
What deficiency disease is caused by lack of thiamin?
Beriberi
Which condition makes people most at risk of Vitamin E deficiency?
cystic fibrosis and Crohn's disease
What is a symptom of wet beriberi?
edema