Diseases
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What symptoms will you have if you are deficient in Vitamin C?
Scurvy symptoms! Bleeding gums, teeth falling out, easy bruising, etc.
How many vitamins are there?
13
Eat oranges!
What is another name for Vitamin A?
retinol
Why does eating carrots support eyesight?
Carrots contain beta-carotene, a precursor to Vitamin A. This helps build retinal cells, allowing for vision to occur.
What is rickets?
Deterioration of the bones. Caused by a deficiency of Vitamin D.
Which vitamin helps everything function smoothly?
Vitamin B2
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Name 3 foods high in Vitamin C.
Guavas, oranges, clementines, kiwi
What is ascorbic acid?
Vitamin C
What are trace minerals?
Minerals that are needed in a few milligrams or less.
Which vitamin deficiency causes Neural Tube Defect?
Deficiency of Vitamin B9.
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Which vitamin is fat-soluble and defends against free radicals?
Vitamin E.
What vitamins are found in fish?
Vitamin A, Vitamins B2, B3, B6, B12, Vitamin D
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What is cholecalciferol?
Vitamin D
Describe the process of Vitamin D production in skin from sunlight.
What is pellagra? What vitamin deficiency causes it?
Caused by a deficiency of Vitamin B3. The 3 Ds (diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia)
Name 2 characteristics of Vitamin D.
Helps bones absorb calcium. Fat-soluble. Found in egg yolk, fish, mushrooms, fortified milk, and also stimulated by sunshine.
How do we get Vitamin K?
What is thiamine?
Vitamin B1
How do electrolytes hydrate us?
Charged atoms inside a cell cause water to flow into the cell.
What is neuropathy? Which vitamin deficiency causes it?
Name 2 characteristics of Vitamin B5.
Builds and breaks down macronutrients. Builds neurotransmitters. Water-soluble. Found in most plant and animal foods. Deficiency causes a loss of energy and nervous system problems.
If you were deficient in Vitamin B12, what foods could help?
Liver, red meat, fish, milk, eggs
Define "neurotransmitter".
A chemical that allows neurons (brain cells) to communicate with each other.
Name 3 macrominerals.
Potassium, Sodium, Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium