Nutrition Exam 3

Bone Health Vitamins

Vitamins D, K, and A.

Antioxidants

Vitamin E, C and Beta Carotene

Energy Metabolism

Thiamin, Niacin, Riboflavin, Biotin, Pantothenic Acid, B6, and B12.

Immune Function

Vitamin C, A, D, E.

Blood

Vitamin B6, B12, Folate

Clotting

Vitamin K

Grains

Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folic Acid

Fruit

Vit E, C, and Beta Carotene

Dairy

Riboflavin, Vitamin D, A, B12

Protein

Niacin, B12, B6 (sometimes Vit D)

Vegtables

Beta Carotene, folate, Vit K, C, E

Vitamin A Functions

Vision, immune function, bones and body growth, reproduction, Healthy body linings.

Vitamin D functions

Bone mineralization, immunity

Vitamin E Functions

An antioxidant, immune function, helps maintain integrity of cell membranes

Vitamin K functions

Blood Clotting, bone formation

Vitamin B6 functions

Metabolic reactions, amino acid conversions, hemoglobin synthesis, reg of blood glucose.

Vitamin B12 functions

maintain sheath around nerve cells, RBC formation, folate and B 12 depend on each other.

Folate Functions

DNA synthesis, B12 depend on each other

Vitamin C

An anti oxidant, supports immune function, assists in iron absorption.