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KNH 304 Quiz 4- Vitamins
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Undergraduate 3
10/31/2012

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Term
Thiamin
Definition

Function: Energy release form carbs, fat and protein

Deficiency: Beriberi

Food source: Pork, grains

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Riboflavin
Definition

Function: Energy release from carbs, fat, and protein

Deficiency: Aribflavinosis

Food Source: Dairy

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Niacin
Definition

Function: Energy release from carbs, fat, and protein

Deficiency: Pellegra

Food Source: Meat, nuts

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Pyridoxine
Definition

Function: Protein metabolism

Deficiency: Greasy rash

Food Source: Meat, grains

Term
Folate
Definition

Function: Synthesis of red blood cells

Deficiency: Megaloblastic anemia

Food Source: Green leafy vegetables

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Cobalamine
Definition

Function: Synthesis of red blood cells

Deficiency: Pernicious

Food Source: Animal products

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Pantothenic acid
Definition

Function: Energy release from carbs, fat, and protein

Deficiency: Burning feet

Food Source: All foods

Term
 Biotin
Definition

Function: Energy release from carbs, fat, and protein

Deficiency: Depresseion

Food Source:Organ meat, egg-yolk

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Ascorbic Acid
Definition

Function: Antioxidant, collagen synthesis

Deficiency: Scurvy

Food Source: Citrus, fruits and vegetables

Term
Vitamin A
Definition

Function: Antioxidant, vision, mainenance of epithelial cells

Deficiency: Night blindness

Food Source: Liver, fruits and vegetables, yellow and green

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Vitamin D
Definition

Function: Regulate blood calcium concentrations

Deficiency: Rickets (children), osteoporosis (adults)

Food Source: Fortified milk

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Vitamin E
Definition

Function: Antioxidant

Deficiency: Erythrocyte Hemolysis

Food Source: Vegetable Oils

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Vitamin K
Definition

Function: Blood Clotting

Deficiency: Hemorrhage

Food Source: Green leafy vegetables

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