vitamins and minerals

Question 1

What are the 6 main vitamins?

Answer 1

A, B1, B2, C, D, E, K

Question 2

What is the function of vitamin A?

Answer 2

helps vision, healthy immune system

Question 3

What is the function of vitamin B1?

Answer 3

healthy nervous system, release energy from carbohydrates

Question 4

What is the function of vitamin B2?

Answer 4

keeps skin, eyes and nervous system healthy, release energy from food

Question 5

What is the function of vitamin C?

Answer 5

absorption of Iron, helps wounds heal and resist infection

Question 6

What is the function of vitamin D?

Answer 6

strong bones and teeth

Question 7

DEFICIENCY: vitamin A

Answer 7

night blindess

Question 8

DEFICIENCY: vitamin B1

Answer 8

Beri Beri (muscle wasting disease)

Question 9

DEFICIENCY: vitamin B2

Answer 9

swollen tongue, sores around corners of mouth

Question 10

DEFICIENCY: vitamin C

Answer 10

scurvy, iron deficiency (anaemia)

Question 11

DEFICIENCY: vitamin D

Answer 11

calcium deficiency (weak teeth and bones), rickets

Question 12

FOOD SOURCE: vitamin A

Answer 12

oily fish, egg yolk, dairy products

Question 13

FOOD SOURCE: vitamin B1

Answer 13

red meat, dairy, products seeds, nuts, beans

Question 14

FOOD SOURCE: vitamin B2

Answer 14

red meat, dairy products

Question 15

FOOD SOURCE: vitamin C

Answer 15

citrus fruits, dark green veg

Question 16

What are the 6 main minerals?

Answer 16

1. calcium
2. iron
3. potassium
4. phosphorus
5. magnesium
6. sodium