Vitamins: Fat-Soluble Vitamins (A, D, E, K) (Junior Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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Which vitamins are classified as fat-soluble?
Which vitamins are classified as fat-soluble?
A, D, E, and K
Where are fat-soluble vitamins stored in the body?
Where are fat-soluble vitamins stored in the body?
In fatty tissues
What is hypervitaminosis?
What is hypervitaminosis?
Toxic levels from overconsumption
Which foods contain carotene (provitamin A)?
Which foods contain carotene (provitamin A)?
Carrots, peppers, dark green veg
What is night blindness a deficiency of?
What is night blindness a deficiency of?
Vitamin A
Which source provides vitamin D naturally without food?
Which source provides vitamin D naturally without food?
Sunshine
What condition causes soft, deformed bones in children due to vitamin D deficiency?
What condition causes soft, deformed bones in children due to vitamin D deficiency?
Rickets
What is the main function of vitamin D?
What is the main function of vitamin D?
Helps body absorb calcium
Which foods are good sources of vitamin E?
Which foods are good sources of vitamin E?
Seeds, nuts, cereals
What is the essential function of vitamin K?
What is the essential function of vitamin K?
Normal blood clotting