VITAMINS - NUR 262 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++

VITAMINS - NUR 262 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH

COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++


Vitamin A

*fat soluble vitamin

- Comes from: Carrots, orange/yellow fruits + vegs, fatty fish, and dairy.

- Function: Aides in vision health, tissue strength, embryonic development.

Vitamin D

*Fat soluble

- Comes from: sunlight, fatty fish, dairy, and eggs

- Functions: Aides in Ca+ absorption, bone mineralization, acts a hormone/stimuli.

Vitamin E

*Fat soluble

- Comes from: dark green veg, grains, and nuts.

-Functions: antioxidant, skin health, preservation of lung tissue, and maintain RBC

membranes.

Vitamin K

*Fat soluble

- Comes from: green leafy veg, eggs, and carrots

- Functions: prothrombin synthesis, bone metabolism.

Thiamin (B1)