Vitamin Deficiencies and Functions

The video explains the importance of vitamins, dividing them into water-soluble and fat-soluble categories. It covers the functions and sources of vitamins B, C, A, and D, and discusses the consequences of deficiencies. Water-soluble vitamins like B and C need regular replenishment, while fat-soluble vitamins like A and D are stored in the body. The video highlights the role of these vitamins in energy production, tissue repair, vision, and bone health.

What are the two main types of vitamins?

• Water-soluble and fat-soluble

• Enzymes and hormones

• Minerals and proteins

• Carbohydrates and lipids

How are water-soluble vitamins transported in the body?

• Through the lymphatic system

• Through the blood

• Through the digestive tract

• Through the skin

Which vitamin is involved in energy production and red blood cell formation?

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin B

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin A

What can a deficiency in vitamin B12 and B6 cause?

• Osteomalacia

• Rickets

• Anemia

• Scurvy

Which fruit is the best source of vitamin C?

• Orange

• Kiwi

• Guava

• Papaya

What disease is caused by a deficiency in vitamin C?

• Rickets

• Scurvy

• Anemia

• Xerophthalmia

What is the main role of vitamin A in the body?

• Vision protection

• Energy production

• Bone growth

• Tissue repair

Which of the following is a symptom of vitamin A deficiency?

• Scurvy

• Osteomalacia

• Rickets

• Xerophthalmia

What is vitamin D also known as?

• The sunshine vitamin

• The growth vitamin

• The repair vitamin

• The energy vitamin

What disease is caused by a deficiency in vitamin D in children?

• Anemia

• Rickets

• Xerophthalmia

• Scurvy