Exam - The Fat-Soluble Vitamins and Vitamin A

Which vitamins are fat-soluble

A, D, E, and K

Fat-soluble vitamins are commonly found in which types of foods?

Fatty foods

where are fat-soluble vitamins stored for long periods?

fatty tissues

why do fat soluble vitamins not necessarily need to be consumed everyday?

They are stored in the body for long periods

what can happen when excessive amounts of fat-soluble vitamins build up in the body

They can cause harm or toxicity

what does a vitamin deficiency mean?

Not having enough of a vitamin in the body

Which compound is a precursor to Vitamin A

Beta-carotene

Which statement about Beta-Carotene is correct?

it does not become toxic, but excessive amounts can turn the skin orange

which active form of vitamins A is stored in the liver

Retinol

which foods primarily provide vitamin A

Animal foods

which foods primarily provide beta-carotene?

plant foods

which of the following is a major role of vitamin A

helping with eyesight

how does vitamin A help with eyesight

it helps with the process of light perception

Vitamin A helps maintain a healthy?

Cornea

what is a possible consequence of vitamin A deficiency

Night blindness

Besides eyesight, Vitamin A plays an important role in:

immune function and growth

Vitamin A is important for the growth and maintenance of?

Bones and teeth

which type of vitamin A intake is more likely to cause toxicity?

excessive supplements and fortified foods

which is a possible symptom of vitamin A toxicity

Hair loss

which person has a higher risk from excessive vitamin A intake

pregnant people

why can excessive vitamin A be especially dangerous during pregnancy

it can cause birth defects

Beta-carotene is primarily found in

plant-based foods

which colors of fruits and veggies are commonly associated with beta-carotene

orange and dark green

what is another role of beta-carotene?

it acts as a dietary antioxidant

what do antioxidants help fight?

free radicals

about how much beta carotene is equivalent to 1 microgram of Vitamin A

12 micrograms

which of the following is a good source of beta-carotene

carrots

which group contains foods that are good sources of beta-carotene

carrots, apricots, and spinach

what is VItamin A

a fat soluble vitamins important for vision. immune function, growth, healthy bones and teeth

Vitamin A is sometimes known as the

jack of all trades