Chapter 7 (Vitamin E & K)

What are the best food sources of vitamin E?

fresh raw oils & lightly processed foods

Under what two circumstances can vitamin K deficiency develop?

hemorrhage & abnormal bone formation

What nonfood source contributes to vitamin K levels?

bacterial inhabitants of the digestive tract (intestinal bacteria)

What is the primary function of vitamin K?

. help activiate proteins that help clot the blood

Explain the role of vitamin E as an antioxidant.

act as a body guard against oxidative damage; act likes a antioxident in cell membranes

What are the best food sources of vitamin K?

dark leafy greens & veggies, liver, canola & soybean oil

What dietary factor can influence your need for vitamin E?

eating highly processed foods, fried fast foods

What is the classic sign of vitamin E deficiency?

erythrocyte; occurs in premature babies; babies anemic

How does vitamin E toxicity compare to toxicity associated with other fat-soluble vitamins?

toxicity is rare but supplements may carry risk