Name the Vitamin
Thiamin
Vitamin B1
Vital for new cell synthesis
Folate Vitamin b9
All protein foods, whole grain and enriched breads and cereals.
Vitamin b3 Niacin
Antioxidant and Immune System functioning
Vitamin E
Bone demineralization (by hindering Calcium and Phosphorus absorption deficiency prevents proper hardening of bone's collagen matrix)
Osteoporosis (weak, brittle bones leads to HRF fracture)
Alcohol, smoking and excessive caffeinated beverages decrease calcium absorption.
Vitamin D
(assists with Calcium absorption)
Pyroxidine
Vitamin b6
Promotes normal nervous system functioning. Body can produce it from the amino acid called Tryptophan.
Vitamin B3 Niacin
Citrus fruits and juices, peppers, broccoli, kiwi, strawberries and tomatoes
Vitamin C
Blood clotting and Bone development
Vitamin K
S/s of deficiencies include weakness, fatigue, anemia, lowered immunity, impaired wound healing, intolerance to cold.
Iron (Ferrous Sulfate)
Niacin
Vitamin b3
Facilitates energy production in the body (promotes the absorption that creates energy)
Antioxidant
Tissue Health and Growth
Vitamin B2 Riboflavin
Meats, fish, poultry, dried peas, beans, fruits, green leafy vegetables, whole grains and nuts
Vitamin b12
1. Essential for normal bone growth and development
2. Facilitates absorption of calcium and phosphorus from digestive tract
Vitamin D (Sunshine)
Altered fluid and electrolyte balance leading to hyponatremia S/s: nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, headaches, weakness, and mental status changes. or hypernatremia S/s: edema, hypertension, confusion, seizures, extreme thirst, lethargy
Sodium Na+
Ascorbic Acid
Vitamin C
Assists metabolic function, nervous system function, RBC formation, hormone function, Decreases S/S of PMS
Vitamin B6 Pyroxidine
Occurs in small quantities in all foods but concentrated in pork, whole grain, and enriched breads, cereals, liver, dried peas and beans and nuts.
Vitamin b1 Thiamin
Lack of this vitamin causes night blindness.
Important functions include: maintains health vision and bone growth, maintains healthy skin and mucus membranes
Vitamin A
Skin rash, diarrhea, poor growth, development, poor healing, hair loss, loss of taste, and loss of smell.
Zinc
Riboflavin
Vitamin B2
Promotes healthy nervous, gastrointestinal and cardiac system functioning
Vitamin B1 Thiamin
Found mostly in milk, milk products, and green vegetables (eggs). Is sensitive to light so milk is seldom sold in transparent containers.
Vitamin b2 Riboflavin
Available from animal sources such as liver, egg yolks, milk, cheddar cheese, yellow fruit, and green leafy vegetables
Vitamin A
S/s of deficiencies include weakness, poor cardiac function, fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, and muscle twitches, tremor, spasm, convulsions, and muscle pain.
Magnesium