Vitamins- Water soluble pg 8

Question 1

whats the difference between water soluble vitamins to fat soluble

Answer 1

water soluble arent stored in the body like fat soluble ones so we take them in daily

Question 2

what vitamins are water-soluble

Answer 2

B and C
B1- thiamin
B2- riboflavin
B3- niacin
B9- folic acid
B12- cobalamin
C- ascorbic acid

Question 3

Whats vitamin B1thiamin

Answer 3

function- helps nervous system and releases energy from foods

sources include- bread, pasta, rice, peas, eggs

problems caused by having too little- tiredness, weak muscles and beriberi

Question 4

whats B2 riboflavin

Answer 4

function- helps with energy releases from foods and repair of tissues

sources include- milk, eggs, cheese and leafy greens

problems caused by having too little- dry skin. sore throat and sores around the mouth

Question 5

whats B3 niacin

Answer 5

function- helps with energy release and maintains a healthy nervous system and skin

sources include- wheat, nuts, meat, fish

problems caused by having too little- pellagra, disease cuasing fatigue, loss of memory, depression

Question 6

whats b9 folic acid

Answer 6

function- crucial for growth, healthy babies and works with vitamin b12 to make red blood cells

sources include- liver, peas, leafy greens

problems caused by having too little- anaemia, tiredness, weak muscles

Question 7

whats b12 cobalamin

Answer 7

function- helps nervous system and works with vitamin b9 to make red blood cells

sources include- milk, eggs, meat, fish

problems caused by having too little- tiredness, nerve damage

Question 8

whats c ascorbic acid

Answer 8

function- protects the body from infection and allergies

sources include- citrus fruits, tomatoes, strawberries, green veg, potatoes

problems caused by having too little- anaemia and scurvy, increased risk of cancer

Question 9

what does excessive amounts of vitamin c cause

Answer 9

stomach pain and diarrhoea

Question 10

how to prepare fruit and veg carefully

Answer 10

-do not leave fruits/veg to stand in water as vitamins b/c dissolve into wateer

-steam or microwave these vitamins

-do not cop fruit and veg into small pieces as it exposes more of the surface to air and water

Question 11

what do antioxidants protect us from

Answer 11

free radicals

Question 12

what are free radicals
(found in anitoxidants)

Answer 12

chemicals that we enconter everyday
-they damage our body cells, leading to diseases like cancer and heart disease

Question 13

where are antioxidants found

Answer 13

in foods e.g fruit and veg