Vitamins

Vitamins

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Biology

8th Grade

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1.

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Vitamin A

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  • Function: Supports vision, immune system, skin health

  • Sources: Carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, liver

  • Deficiency Effects: Night blindness, dry skin, weakened immunity

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Vitamin C

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  • Function: Antioxidant, supports collagen production, boosts immune function

  • Sources: Citrus fruits, strawberries, bell peppers, broccoli

  • Deficiency Effects: Scurvy, fatigue, weakened immune response

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Vitamin D

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  • Function: Regulates calcium and phosphorus, supports bone health

  • Sources: Sunlight, fatty fish, fortified dairy products

  • Deficiency Effects: Rickets in children, osteomalacia in adults

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Vitamin E

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  • Function: Antioxidant, protects cell membranes, supports immune function

  • Sources: Nuts, seeds, spinach, vegetable oils

  • Deficiency Effects: Nerve damage, muscle weakness, vision problems

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Vitamin K

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  • Function: Helps with blood clotting and bone health

  • Sources: Leafy greens (kale, spinach), broccoli

  • Deficiency Effects: Excessive bleeding, easy bruising

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

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  • Function: Helps convert food into energy; nerve function

  • Sources: Whole grains, pork, beans, nuts

  • Deficiency Effects: Fatigue, muscle weakness, Beriberi

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Vitamin B12

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  • Function: Maintains healthy nerve cells and red blood cells

  • Sources: Meat, fish, dairy, eggs (not in plants)

  • Deficiency Effects: Anemia, fatigue, memory issues

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Folate (Vitamin B9)

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  • Function: DNA synthesis, cell growth, important during pregnancy

  • Sources: Leafy greens, legumes, citrus, fortified grains

  • Deficiency Effects: Birth defects, anemia, poor growth