Vitamin C

Question 1

Is vitamin C a fat soluble or water soluble vitamin?

Answer 1

Water soluble vitamin

Question 2

Give 2 functions of vitamin C?

Answer 2

Any 2 of the following
Normal structure and function of blood vessels
Helps the body absorb nonhuman from food reducing the risk of iron deficiency anaemia
Promotes development of connective tissue
Involved in wind healing
Has antioxidant properties, protecting cells from damage

Question 3

Give three sources of vitamin C?

Answer 3

Peppers, broccoli, oranges, lemons, blackcurrants, blackberries, kiwi

Question 4

Why are foods rich in vitamin C and iron eaten together?

Answer 4

Vitamin C helps the body absorb non-haem iron sources more readily

Question 5

Name two antioxidants?

Answer 5

Vitamin A and C

Question 6

Vitamin C is an antioxidant. What does an antioxidant do?

Answer 6

It reduces the destructive effects of oxidation in the body, protecting cells from damage by free-radicals

Question 7

What is the deficiency of vitamin C called and what are the symptoms?

Answer 7

Scurvy
Fatigue, weakness, aching joints and muscles, bleeding gums, can prevent wounds from healing well