Vitamins

Question 1

Give GOOD sources of vitamin c

Answer 1

Fresh fruit and veg ( specifically citrus ones)

Question 2

Symptoms of deficiency of vitamin c

Answer 2

• more prone to infection
• slows metabolism and reduces appetite
• wounds heal slower
• dental and gum problems
• scurvy disease

Question 3

Function of vitamin e u

Answer 3

• prevention of diseases and conditions ( dementia, cancer, heart disease, liver disease , strokes)
• creating red blood cells
• protects body tissue from damage caused by free radicals
• helps body use vitamin k

Question 4

Give sources or vitamin e

Answer 4

Sunflower oil
Olive oil
Nuts
Egg yolk
Bananas
Lettuce
Spinach

Question 5

Deficiency of vitamin e

Answer 5

• uncommon

- lack of energy, slow wound healing, poor concentration, irratability, ,uncle weakness

Question 6

Function of vitamin k

Answer 6

• keeping bones healthy
• increase bone density and prevents osteoporosis
• blood clotting and healing wounds

Question 7

Good Sources of vitamin k

Answer 7

Leafy vegetables ( green beans, peas, broccoli, spinach)

Question 8

Small amounts of vitamin k are found in

Answer 8

Red meat

Milk

Question 9

Vitamin k deficiency

Answer 9

• uncommon
• easily bruised, blood taking longer to clot
• newborn babies may develop bruises or bleeds ( Low amounts of vitamin k in breast milk, low vitamin k through placenta, or not enough bacteria in intestine )

Question 10

Retinol Sources of vitamin a

Answer 10

Animal sources ( retinol)

• liver
• butter
• eggs
• oily fish
• full fat milk

Question 11

Give “beta carotene” sources of vitamin A

Answer 11

Vegetable sources

• carrots
• sweet potato
• apricot
• broccoli
• spinach
• pumpkin

Question 12

Functions of vitamin A

Answer 12

• aids night vision ( retinol protects and maintains retina)
• maintain mucous membranes that line openings in the body
• helps formation of tissue, bone and cells
• growth and embryo development
• maintenance of immune system ( create white blood cells increase antibody activity )

Question 13

Deficiency of vitamin A

Answer 13

• night blindness ( if untreated can lead to blindness )
  -increase risk of severe illness and death from common childhood infections
• weakened immune system
  -skin and moist membranes will dry up and rupture easily ( tear glands could become blocked and lead to blindness )
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Question 14

Functions of vitamin c

Answer 14

• growth of collagen, ligaments and walls of blood cells
• healing
• fight infections ( immune system and function of lymphocytes)
• assists formation of red blood cells through absorption of iron
• antioxidant

Question 15

What are the 5 B Vitamins

Answer 15

Thiamine  (b1) 
Riboflavin ( b2)
Niacin ( b3) 
Folic acid ( b9) 
Cyanocobalamin (b12)

Question 16

What is the overall main function of b vitamin

Answer 16

Transfer and release of energy and to form red blood cells

Question 17

B1 function.

Answer 17

Help convert glucose to energy

Nerve function

Question 18

B2 function

Answer 18

Energy production

Vision and skin health

Question 19

B3 function

Answer 19

Convention of carbs, fat and alcohol to energy
Skin health
Digestive system

Question 20

B9 function

Answer 20

Development of foetal nervous system
DNA synthesis and cell growth
think - baby!

Question 21

B12 function

Answer 21

Produce and maintain myelin sheath

Mental ability

Question 22

Main source or Vitamin b is

Answer 22

Whole grain breads and cereals and eggs

Question 23

The main source of whole grain breads and cereals dosnt include

Answer 23

B12

Question 24

Main source of eggs DOSNT include

Answer 24

B1

Question 25

B1 sources

Answer 25

Wholemeal grains, seeds, legumes, nuts, yeast ,pork

Question 26

B2 sources

Answer 26

Milk, yoghurt, cottage cheese, whole grain breads and cereals ,egg white,

Question 27

B3 sources

Answer 27

Meats, fish, poultry, whole grain breads and cereals, eggs, mushrooms

Question 28

B9 sources

Answer 28

Eggs, cereals, citrus fruits, flour used in bread making is fortified, seeds

Question 29

B12 source

Answer 29

Liver, meat, milk, cheese, eggs,

Question 30

Deficiency of b1

Answer 30

Mild deficiency - nerve damage, memory loss | Severe - Beri Beri disease

Question 31

Deficiency of b2

Answer 31

Skin disorders Dry and cracked lips Bloodshot eyes

Question 32

Deficiency of b3

Answer 32

Pellagra

Question 33

B9 deficiency

Answer 33

Baby born with spins bifida

Question 34

B12 deficiency

Answer 34

Pernicious anaemia - tiredness, fatigue, confusion, numbness and tingling in hands and feet

Question 35

Functions of vitamin d

Answer 35

Develop and maintain bones ones and teeth | Absorption of calcium from intestine

Question 36

Sources of vitamin d

Answer 36

Sunlight Dairy Liver Oily fish

Question 37

Deficiency of vitamin D

Answer 37

Rickets ( children ) | Osteomalacia in adults