Vitamins: Fat-Soluble Vitamins (A, D, E, K) (Junior Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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Fat-soluble vitamins
Fat-soluble vitamins
A, D, E, and K
Hypervitaminosis meaning
Hypervitaminosis meaning
Toxic levels from overconsumption of vitamins
Where fat-soluble vitamins are stored
Where fat-soluble vitamins are stored
In fatty tissues in the body
Vitamin A deficiency causing poor dim light vision
Vitamin A deficiency causing poor dim light vision
Night blindness
Main function of Vitamin A
Main function of Vitamin A
Maintains good eyesight
Vitamin D deficiency in children
Vitamin D deficiency in children
Rickets (soft, deformed bones)
Main function of Vitamin D
Main function of Vitamin D
Helps body absorb calcium for strong bones & teeth
Unique source of Vitamin D
Unique source of Vitamin D
Sunshine
Sources of Vitamin E
Sources of Vitamin E
Seeds, nuts, cereals
Function of Vitamin K
Function of Vitamin K
Essential for normal blood clotting