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Fat Soluble Vitamins?
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A D E K
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Fat soluble v's are absorbed in __ & can be stored in ___
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Intestines; fatty tissue
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It's hard to develop deficiencies in fat soluble vitamins. T/F?
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True.
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Define Megadosing
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Taking 10 or more times the recommended amount
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Fat soluble vitamins are found in what foods?
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Meats, dairy products, vegetable oils, avocados, nuts, and seeds
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Water soluble vitamins?
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C & B
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Water soluble vitamins are absorbed in the __ __ directly into the __ __.
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Intestinal wall; blood stream
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Can we store water soluble vitamins? Why/why not?
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No, the kidneys filter out unneeded water-soluble vitamins, so toxicity is rare.
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How often do we need water soluble vitamins?
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Must consume on a daily basis.
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What foods are water soluble vitamins found in?
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Whole grains, fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy products
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What three vitamins help with the health of body tissue?
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A D K
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What is the main function of Vitamin A?
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Protects the retina of eyes
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Other functions of vitamin A?
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* Enables us to see images & colors* Contribue to cell differentiation* Breaks down old bone tissue* Development of epithelial tissue & lymphocytes * Increases sperm production & fertilization* Decreasing risk of certain cancers* Treating acne (derivatives only)
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Deficiencies of vitamin A cause:
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Vision disorders, including night blindness
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Beta-carotene (water soluble) is found in ...
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Fruits in vegetables
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