HE25S2 Wk 13 Vitamins

Fill in the Blank

Most vitamins need to come from food because the body either does not produce them or produces very ___.

Multiple Choice

What are vitamins?

• Inorganic compounds necessary for growth

• Elements found on the periodic table

• Organic compounds needed in small amounts for bodily function

• Large macromolecules that provide energy

Multiple Choice

Which vitamins are water-soluble?

• Vitamin A and Vitamin D

• Vitamin C and B Complex vitamins

• Vitamin E and Vitamin K

• Vitamin B12 and Vitamin F

Multiple Choice

How are lipid-soluble vitamins absorbed into the body?

• With the help of bile

• Through direct absorption into the bloodstream

• Through inhalation

• By attaching to water molecules

Multiple Choice

Why do water-soluble vitamins need to be replenished daily?

• Because they degrade when exposed to light

• Because they can be easily passed out of the body

• Because they are not essential

• Because they are stored in fat cells

Multiple Choice

Why is it not advisable to overload on fat-soluble vitamins?

• Because they can be synthesized by the body

• Because they are not essential to the body

• Because they can cause toxicity due to their storage in the liver and fat cells

• Because they are easily excreted by the body

OVERVIEW OF B VITAMINS

VITAMIN B9 (FOLATE)

Multiple Choice

What is the main consequence of the neural tube not closing properly?

• No significant consequences

• Increased risk of heart defects

• Delicate nerves are exposed and can be damaged

• Development of extra limbs

Multiple Choice

What are common outcomes for individuals with spina bifida?

• Some degree of paralysis

• Enhanced muscular strength

• Increased cognitive abilities

• No physical impairments

Multiple Choice

What is the primary treatment for babies born with spina bifida?

• No treatment is available

• Immediate physical therapy

• Surgery to repair the opening

• High doses of vitamins

Multiple Choice

Why is folic acid important before and during pregnancy?

• It enhances the mother's immune system

• It helps reduce the incidence of neural tube defects

• It increases the baby's weight

• It decreases the chance of miscarriage

VITAMIN B12

VITAMIN C

VITAMIN A

VITAMIN D

VITAMIN E

VITAMIN K

Multiple Choice

What can happen to babies who don't receive the vitamin K shot?

• They may have catastrophic brain bleeds

• They will have vitamin D deficiency

• They will develop leukemia

• They will be more prone to colds

Multiple Choice

Why are babies born deficient in vitamin K?

• It doesn't cross the placenta well

• Lack of prenatal vitamins

• Genetic factors

• Poor maternal nutrition

Multiple Choice

What did a study from the early 90s suggest about vitamin K shots?

• They are ineffective

• They are unnecessary

• A possible link to leukemia

• They cause allergies

Multiple Choice

What have multiple follow-up studies found regarding vitamin K shots and childhood cancers?

• A weak link

• Inconclusive results

• No link

• A confirmed link

Multiple Choice

What is available for parents concerned about preservatives in vitamin K shots?

• Preservative-free form

• No alternative

• A delayed schedule

• Oral drops

Poll

Which statement best describes your use of vitamin supplements?

• I take vitamin supplements regularly

• I take supplements occasionally

• I have taken supplements in the past but not currently

• I do not take vitamin supplements

Categorize

Options (12)

Vitamin A, D, E, K

Vitamin B and C

Absorbed directly into the blood

Absorbed into the lymph then the blood

Travel freely in the blood

Many require transport proteins in the blood

Circulate freely in water-filled parts of the blood

Stored in the cells associated with fat

Kidneys detect and remove excess in urine

Less readily excreted by the kidneys

Needed in frequent doses (1-3 days)

Needed in periodic doses (weeks to months)

Organize these options into the right categories

Water-soluble vitamins

Fat-soluble vitamins

Match

Match the following vitamins with their major food sources

• Green leafy vegetables

• Citrus fruits, other fruit and veg

• Sunlight, fortified margarine, oily fish

• Liver, orange vegetables

• Animal foods, fortified cereals and plant milks

Folate

Vitamin C

Vitamin D

Vitamin A

Vitamin B12

• Folate

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B12

Match

Match the vitamins to their major functions

• Collagen synthesis

• Calcium absorption and bone formation

• DNA synthesis and new cell formation

• Antioxidant

• Blood clotting

Vitamin C

Vitamin D

Folate

Vitamin E

Vitamin K

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

• Folate

• Vitamin E

• Vitamin K