Dietary functions and sources of water and fat soluable vitamins

Question 1

What are the water soluble vitamins

Answer 1

B1. B12, Vitamin C

Question 2

What are sources of B1 (Thiamine)

Answer 2

Dried fruit, eggs and Liver

Question 3

1.) A function of B1

Answer 3

Works with other B group vitamins to break down and release energy from food

Question 4

2.) Another function of B1

Answer 4

Keeps the nervous system health as well as the immune system

Question 5

3.) Another function of B1

Answer 5

Reduces the risk of Covid patients having Thrombosis (blood clots)

Question 6

Give 3 examples of sources of Vitamin B12

Answer 6

Salmon, Cod and Milk

Question 7

1.) A function of B12

Answer 7

Making red blood cells and keeps the nervous system healthy

Question 8

2.) Another function of B12

Answer 8

Releases energy from the food we eat processing Folic acid

Question 9

3.) Another function of B12

Answer 9

A lack of B12 could lead to a deficiency of Anaemia which vegans are most of risk of

Question 10

Name 3 sources of Vitamin C

Answer 10

Oranges, Red peppers and strawberries

Question 11

1.) Function of Vita C

Answer 11

Maintains bodies connective tissues

Question 12

2.) Function of Vita C

Answer 12

Is vital for wound healing

Question 13

3.) Function of Vita C

Answer 13

Aids absorption of Iron

Question 14

4.) Functions of vita C

Answer 14

Has antioxidant properties of CVD

Question 15

5.) Functions of vita C

Answer 15

Supports healthy immune system

Question 16

6.) Functions of vita C

Answer 16

Vitamin C deficiency is scurvy

Question 17

Name the Fat soluble Vitamins

Answer 17

A,D,E,K also known as micronutrients

Question 18

Name 4 sources of vitamin A

Answer 18

Cheese, Milk, Yoghurt and sunlight

Question 19

What is Vitamin A

Answer 19

A plant source

Question 20

1.) A function of vita A

Answer 20

Retinol is required for good night vision and healthy skin and tissue

Question 21

2.) A function of Vita A

Answer 21

Beta Carotene is an antioxidant that helps the body defend against cancers.

Question 22

3.) A function of vita A

Answer 22

The body converts Betac into Vita A

Question 23

Name 3 sources of Vita D

Answer 23

Milk, cheese and yoghurt

Question 24

1.) Function of Vita D

Answer 24

Absorption of Calcium

Question 25

2.) Function of Vita D

Answer 25

Formation and development of teeth an bones

Question 26

3.) Function of vita D

Answer 26

Uptake of calcium and Phosphorous by the bones and teeth

Question 27

Name 3 sources of Vitamin E

Answer 27

Olive oil, nuts/seeds and cereal products

Question 28

1.) A function of vita E

Answer 28

Helps maintain healthy skin and eyes

Question 29

2.) A function of vita E

Answer 29

Strengthens our immune system

Question 30

3.) A function of vita E

Answer 30

Antioxidant fights off infection

Question 31

Name 3 sources of Vitamin K

Answer 31

Green leafy Vegetables, vegetable oils and cereal grains

Question 32

1.) A function of vita K

Answer 32

Needed for blood clotting meaning wounds can heal easily and properly

Question 33

2.) A function of vita K

Answer 33

There is some evidence that vita K also helps keep our bones healthy

Question 34

3.) A function of vita K

Answer 34

Regulates blood calcium levels

Question 35

4.) A function of vita K

Answer 35

Plays a role in the prevention of factures in post menopausal women

Question 36

5.) A function of vita K

Answer 36

Plays a role in bone metabolism preventing Osteoporosis