Exploring Essential Vitamins

What are some common sources of Vitamin A?

• Bananas

• Common sources of Vitamin A include liver, fish, dairy products, carrots, sweet potatoes, and spinach.

• Chicken

• Rice

What role does Vitamin C play in the body?

• Vitamin C plays a crucial role in collagen synthesis, antioxidant protection, and iron absorption.

• Vitamin C is primarily responsible for energy production.

• Vitamin C helps regulate blood sugar levels.

• Vitamin C is essential for DNA replication.

What are the effects of Vitamin D deficiency?

• Increased energy levels

• Improved bone density

• Enhanced immune function

• Effects of Vitamin D deficiency include weakened bones, increased fracture risk, muscle weakness, and higher susceptibility to chronic diseases.

Name a few water-soluble vitamins.

• Vitamin E

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin C, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, folate

• Vitamin D

What are the characteristics of fat-soluble vitamins?

• Fat-soluble vitamins are not stored in the body and must be consumed daily.

• Fat-soluble vitamins include B and C, but not A, D, E, or K.

• Fat-soluble vitamins are only found in fruits and vegetables.

• Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed with fat, stored in body tissues, include A, D, E, K, and can be toxic in excess.

List some benefits of the Vitamin B complex.

• Decreased cognitive function

• Poor digestion and absorption

• Benefits of Vitamin B complex include improved energy levels, enhanced brain function, better mood regulation, support for red blood cell production, and healthy skin and hair.

• Increased risk of heart disease

How does Vitamin A contribute to vision?

• Vitamin A is primarily responsible for color perception.

• Vitamin A helps in the absorption of calcium in bones.

• Vitamin A contributes to vision by enabling the formation of rhodopsin, which is crucial for low-light vision.

• Vitamin A is essential for protein synthesis in the body.

What are the antioxidant properties of Vitamin C?

• Vitamin C is primarily a source of protein for the body.

• Vitamin C has no effect on oxidative stress or cell damage.

• Vitamin C is only beneficial for skin health.

• Vitamin C has strong antioxidant properties that protect cells from oxidative stress and damage.

What health issues can arise from a lack of Vitamin D?

• Enhanced immune response

• Health issues from a lack of Vitamin D include weakened bones, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, rickets in children, and increased risk of chronic diseases.

• Increased hair growth

• Improved vision

Which vitamins are classified as water-soluble?

• Vitamin F and G

• Vitamin A and D

• Vitamin C and B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12)

• Vitamin E and K