Functions
Maintain epithelial cell health, contributes to function of mucus secreting cells and supports white blood cell activity
Vitamin A is water soluble
False
What is the condition called when you have a severe deficiency in Vitamin C.
Scurvy
What are some good animal product sources of Vitamin A?
Liver, fish, eggs, yogurt
What color does your skin turn if you eat to much carotenoid rich food?
Orange/yellow
What are the main functions of Vitamin C?
To complete tasks such as growth and injury repair. Helps the immune system by the formation of collagen and absorption of iron.
Vitamin C has an antioxidant effect
True
What is the effect of deficiency in Vitamin A?
Leads to vision problems(cataracts, glaucoma, dry ey e, and night blindness)
Can cause dry hard skin and stunt growth
What are some food sources of Vitamin C?
Oranges, limes, lemons, broccoli, grapefruit, peppers, and potatoes
Vitamin A binds receptors to what?
DNA
What requires Vitamin A to maintain its normal functions?
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Retina
Vitamin A is only found in animal products
True- Although carotenoids can be converted into Vitamin A and are referred to as "Provitamin A"
What are the effects of Vitamin C deficiency?
Dry rough skin, rashes, and bleeding gums. (Scurvy)
What are some plant sources of Vitamin A?
Carrots, broccoli, spinach and sweet potatoes.
Deficiency in what vitamin is the leading cause of blindness worldwide?
Vitamin C can be stored in the body
False
What is the effects of toxicity for Vitamin A?
Excess can cause birth malformations and spontaneous abortions
What is the Vitamin A requirements for men in micrograms?
900
Smokers should add 35 milligrams of Vitamin C daily to their diet
True
What is the effects of Vitamin C toxicity?
Can increase the risk of kidney stones and diarrhea but it is typically secreted in your urine
Vitamin A travels as dietary fats as part of what in the blood stream?
Chylomicrons