Vitamins

Question 1

Classification of vitamins

Answer 1

Fat soluble vitamins: (A,D,E&K) are stored in the body
Water soluble vitamins: (B&C) cannot be stored in the body and need to be eaten every day

Question 2

Name vitamin A

Answer 2

Source: found in animal sources e.g oily fish, eggs and butter
Function: good eye sight
Defiency: night blindness

Question 3

Name vitamins D

Answer 3

Source: sunshine
Functions: works with calciu for healthy bones&teeth
Defiency: rickets

Question 4

Name vitamins E

Answer 4

Source: seeds,nuts
Function: healthy skin
Deficiency: are rare

Question 5

Name vitamins K

Answer 5

Source : green vegetables
Function: essential for normal blood clotting
Deficiency: blood will not clot easily

Question 6

Name vitamins B group

Answer 6

Source: meat
Function: healthy nervous system
Deficiency: delayed growth

Question 7

Name voltage or folic acid

Answer 7

Source: whole meal bread
Function:taking folic acid before & during pregnancy reduce the risk of neurol tube defects in unborn babies
Deficiency: neural tube defects

Question 8

Name vitamins C

Answer 8

Source: fruit ( blackberry,kiwis,oranges, strawberries)
Function: good general health
Deficiency: incresd risk of colds and flus