Vitamin K (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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What type of vitamin is vitamin K?
What type of vitamin is vitamin K?
Fat-soluble vitamin
What is vitamin K's most important job in the body?
What is vitamin K's most important job in the body?
Helping blood clot properly
Which foods are the best sources of vitamin K?
Which foods are the best sources of vitamin K?
Green leafy vegetables
How does your body produce some vitamin K naturally?
How does your body produce some vitamin K naturally?
Beneficial bacteria in the gut
What is the most serious consequence of vitamin K deficiency?
What is the most serious consequence of vitamin K deficiency?
Impaired blood clotting
What do you need in your meal to absorb vitamin K effectively?
What do you need in your meal to absorb vitamin K effectively?
Some dietary fat
What is the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of vitamin K for adults?
What is the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of vitamin K for adults?
90-120 micrograms per day
What can damage vitamin K in foods?
What can damage vitamin K in foods?
Bright light and strong acids
How does vitamin K support bone health?
How does vitamin K support bone health?
Activates proteins that bind calcium to bones
What is blood coagulation?
What is blood coagulation?
Liquid blood changing into a gel-like clot
Which fruits contain vitamin K?
Which fruits contain vitamin K?
Kiwi and grapes
What cardiovascular problem is linked to vitamin K deficiency?
What cardiovascular problem is linked to vitamin K deficiency?
Increased calcification of blood vessels