Vitamins

Question 1

functions of vitamin D

Answer 1

to absorb calcium from intestines into blood stream

Question 2

vitamin D impacts on health

Answer 2

prevents bones from becoming weak because it helps absorb calcium. Vitamin D deficiencies can cause osteoporosis being developed later in life.

Question 3

food sources of vitamin D

Answer 3

fish, beef liver, cheese, eggs, fortified milks, juices and cereals

Question 4

functions of vitamin C

Answer 4

helps form blood vessel cartilage, muscles and collagen. vitamin C is also aids in fighting infection.

Question 5

vitamin C affects on health

Answer 5

vitamin C is very important in the body’s healing process, it increases the immune system function, decreases risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease later in life because of it reduces build up of ‘free radicals’ which if left can damage cell membrane. Vitamin C also absorbs iron

Question 6

what is an anti oxidant

Answer 6

vitamin C is an anti oxidant, ontioxidants reduce build up of free radicals which if left can damage cell membrane.

Question 7

food source of vitamin C

Answer 7

citrus fruits, lots of other fruits, leafy greens and other vegetables

Question 8

function of folate

Answer 8

cell production and development of red blood cells and it plays a role in DNA synthesis which is required for cells to duplicate during periods of growth and maintenance.

Question 9

folate affects on health

Answer 9

folate deficiency can cause tiredness and make it difficult to engage in everyday activities, folate is also essential for pregnancies to prevent birth defects.

Question 10

folate food sources

Answer 10

leafy greens, citrus, poultry, eggs, fortified products.