Studied by 12 people
B3/Niacin
Vitamin B that plays an essential role in energy metabolism
B6/Pyridoxine
Vitamin B that aids in the formation of tryptophan
B12/Cobalamin
Vitamin B that is essential for normal metabolism and growth of all cells. It is involved in myelin formation
Sulfur
Major mineral that maintains protein structure and activates enzymes
Copper
Trace mineral that aids in the formation of hemoglobin and absorption of iron from the GIT
Iodine
Trace mineral that is needed in the production of T4 hormone
Zinc
Trace mineral that enhances wound healing and maintains normal sense of taste
Molybdenum
Trace mineral that is present inbound as a an integral part of various enzymes
Selenium
Trace mineral that prevents Vitamin E deficiency
Chromium
Trace mineral that raises abnormally low fasting blood glucose levels
D3/Cholecalciferol
Sunshine Vitamin; formed in the skin upon exposure to UV rays
Vitamin D
What vitamin promotes absorption of calcium and phosphorous?
Vitamin E
What vitamin acts as an antioxidant and is essential for protection of cell structure especially RBC?
RBC
Deficiency of vitamin E could lead to the destruction of?
K1/Phylloquinone
Vitamin K that is found in dietary sources
K2/Menadione
Vitamin K that is synthesized in the intestine by bacteria and found in animal food
Vitamin K
What vitamin maintains prothrombin level in blood plasma for blood clot formation
Liver is still immature to synthesize Vitamin K for clotting factors
Why is there the need to inject baby with vitamin K immediately after delivery?
Ascorbic Acid
Vitamin C is also known as?
heat
Vitamin C is readily destroyed by?
Vitamin C
Fresh Food Vitamin, vitamin that acts as an antioxidant and is an iron enhancer
Scurvy
Vitamin C prevents what disease?
Refrigeration
This aids in the retention of Vitamin C
B1/Thiamine
Vitamin B that is needed for the metabolism of carbohydrates
Beriberi
Vitamin B1 deficiency causes what disease?
B2/Riboflavin
Vitamin B that is essential for protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism
Cheilosis
A disease caused by a lack of Vitamin B2, characterized by swollen lips and cracked corners of the mouth
Glossitis
A disease caused by a lack of Vitamin B2, characterized by swollen and magenta red tongue
Pellagra
A disease caused by a lack of Vitamin B3, characterized by dermatitis
B5/Pantothenic Acid
Vitamin B that is a component/part of coenzyme A
B7/Biotin
Vitamin B that acts as a coenzyme factor in CO2 fixation
B9/Folic Acid
Vitamin B that aids in the formation of both RBC and WBC in bone marrow and its maturation
Inositol
Pseudo vitamin, also called muscle sugar since its chemistry is closely similar to glucose
Choline
Pseudo vitamin, aids in the transmission of nerve impulses
Egg yolk
The richest food source of choline is?
Calcium
Major mineral that promotes blood coagulation, muscular contraction and relaxation
Magnesium
Major mineral that is essential in cellular metabolism and increases the stability of calcium in tooth enamel
Sodium
Major mineral that maintains fluid and acid-base balance
Potassium
Major mineral that maintains fluid and electrolyte balance. Also acts as a muscle relaxant in contrast to calcium
3.5-5.5 mEq/L
What is the normal potassium level?
Phosphorous
Major mineral that is a component of bones and teeth
Chlorine
Major mineral that contributes to the acidity in the stomach
7.35-7.45 pH
What is the normal pH of blood?
Iron
Trace mineral that is a carrier of oxygen needed for cellular respiration
Manganese
Trace mineral that increases the storage of thiamine/B1
Cobalt
Trace mineral that acts as a constituent of B12
Fluorine
Trace mineral that is formed in the dentine and enamel of the teeth. Effective in the treatment of Osteoporosis
Vanadium
Trace mineral that is involved in the crystal formation of tooth enamel
Precursors/Provitamins
Compounds that can be converted into active vitamins
Preformed vitamins
Vitamins that are naturally occurring and ready for biological use
Avitaminosis
Lack of vitamins
Hypervitaminosis
Vitamin toxicity, excessive accumulation of a vitamin in the body
Vitamin Malnutrition
too much or too little vitamins
Vitamin-like Compounds
Compounds that are present in larger amounts and are partially synthesized in the body
Antivitamins/ Vitamin antagonists
Substances that interfere with the normal functioning of a vitamin
weight (kg) / height (m^2)
What is the formula of BMI?
25.6 (overweight)
Sarah is 5'4" (1.63 m) tall and weighs 150 lbs (68 kg). She is concerned about her health and wants to calculate her BMI. Calculate Sarah's BMI and determine if she falls within the healthy range (18.5 - 24.9).
29.9 (overweight)
John is a professional weightlifter, standing 6'0" (1.83 m) tall and weighing 220 lbs (100 kg). His coach asks him to check his BMI. Calculate John's BMI and discuss whether he falls within the healthy range (18.5 - 24.9).
Retinol
What is the active form of Vitamin A?
Carotenoids
What is the inactive form of Vitamin A?
Recommended dietary allowance
What does RDA stand for?
Vitamin A
What vitamin promotes good eyesight?
Night blindness and xerophthalmia
Deficiency of Vitamin A could lead to?
D2/Ergocalciferol
Vitamin D that is found in plants
Tocopherol and tocotrienols
What are the basic dietary forms of Vitamin E?
