Vitamins Flashcards
(37 cards)
what is vitamins
vitamins are chemicals substance
why are vitamins called micronutrients
They are called micronutrients as they are needed by the body is a small amount every day for a variety of different jobs
what would happen if we don’t have vitamins
we would get deficiency disease
what are the two main vitamin groups
fat soluble vitamins
water soluble vitamins
What is the function of vitamin A
The function of vitamin a is there a keeps the skin healthy and helps children grow
what are the effects of deficiency of vitamin A
children do not grow properly can lead to total blindness
vitamin A foods
Green leaves oily fish semiskimmed milk eggs kale
what is the function of vitamin D
The function of vitamin D is that allows the calcium to be absorbed
what are the deficiency of vitamin D
children and their bones and teeth will not strengthen and the bones in the legs for bend under the weight of the body
this is called Ricketts
Examples of vitamin D
salmon sardines breakfast cereals eggs butter liver
what is The function of vitamin E
makes skin healthier and eyes
what is the deficiency of vitamin E
muscle pain
difficult with coordination
examples of vitamin E
nuts seeds soya corn olive oil
functions of vitamin C
fights infections
What is the deficiency of vitamin C
Poor healing wounds or cramp
Examples of vitamin C
Citrus fruits
vitamin B-1 function
converts carbohydrates into energy
deficiency of vitamin B-1
weak tired reduced concentration
example Of vitamin B-1
Cereals potatoes rice beef liver egg
Function of vitamin B 12
healthy nerve cells
Deficiency of vitamin B 12
emotional changes such as depression and fatigue
examples of vitamin B12
animal products including fish meat poultry eggs and milk
function of vitamin B nine
development of DNA and nervous system
deficiency of B9
cramp tiredness
