Fat-Soluble Vitamins and Their Functions

This video tutorial explains the importance of vitamins for good health, detailing the 13 essential vitamins and their classification into fat-soluble and water-soluble groups. Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) are stored in body fat, while water-soluble vitamins (B complex, C) need daily replenishment. The video provides memory aids for recalling vitamin functions and highlights the role of vitamins in vision, bone health, immunity, and energy conversion.

What is the primary reason food manufacturers highlight the vitamin content in their products?

• To comply with health regulations

• To enhance the taste of the food

• To attract health-conscious consumers

• To increase the shelf life of the product

Which of the following vitamins is NOT fat-soluble?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin K

What is a helpful mnemonic to remember the fat-soluble vitamins?

• Busy bees make energy

• The fat cat is in the attic

• Vitamins are essential for life

• Water flows through the body

Which vitamin is crucial for vision and is found in carrots?

• Vitamin E

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B12

How many B vitamins are there in the B complex group?

• Five

• Ten

• Six

• Eight

Which B vitamin is known for being tricky to obtain from a vegetarian diet?

• Vitamin B1

• Vitamin B6

• Vitamin B9

• Vitamin B12

What is the role of vitamin C in the body?

• Blood clotting

• Collagen synthesis

• Vision improvement

• Calcium absorption

Which vitamin is often associated with boosting the immune system and is found in orange juice?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin C

What is the primary classification method for vitamins?

• By their origin

• By their taste

• By their solubility

• By their color

Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?

• Vitamin E

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin K

• Vitamin D