Vitamins And Minerals Flashcards

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3 carotene

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Carrots
Green leafy veg
Citrus fruits
Tomatoes

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3 sources of retinol vitamin A

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Cheese
Eggs
Oily fish

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Functions of retinol

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Promotes healthy eyesight, skin and immune system. Normal growth as well

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Excess vitamin A

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Can be toxic, can seriously effect skin and joints especially to children

Can lead to still birth or miscarriage if your pregnant

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Deficiency of retinol

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Poor vision and night blindness

Growth can be stunted

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Deficiency of carotene

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Leave skin yellow

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Sources of vitamin d

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Oily fish
Eggs
Meat
Butter

UV light rays

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Functions of vitamin D

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Helps regulate calcium intake and absorption

Helps bones and teeth to become stronger

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Excess vitamin D

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Can cause too much calcium to be absorbed, will be deposited in lungs and kidneys which could lead to death

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Deficiency

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Children - rickets

Adults - osteomalacia

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Sources of vitamin b1

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Bread 
Flour
Eggs
Milk
Fortified breakfast cereals
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Functions of b1

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Needed for energy release
Required for normal growth
Needed for function and maintenance of cells

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Deficiencies without b1

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Growth retarded in children
Nerves become inflamed and are painful
Reflexes are reduced
Disease beriberi

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Excess b1

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Rare

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Sources of b12

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Milk 
Fish 
Eggs
Red meat
Salmon
Cod
Cheese
Fortified cereals

Also produced in intestines by bacteria

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Functions of b12

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Used to produce amino acids

Promotes healthy blood

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Deficiency of b12

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Megablastic anaemia or pernicious anaemia

Symptoms Include tiredness, Pale skin and lack of energy

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Excess of b12

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Rare bc its water soluble

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Sources of folate

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Pulses
Potatoes
Green leafy veg
Okra
Fruit
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Functions of folate

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Essential for normal growth
Essential for red blood cells
Required for the release of energy, especially amino acids

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Sources and functions of folic acid

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Take tablets, used to prevent spins birds, should be taken 3 months before and after getting pregnant

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Deficiency of folate

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Failure to grow

Risk of anaemia

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Excess folate

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Sources of iron, animal

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Lamb
Liver
Beef
Poultry
Pork
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Sources of iron, plants
Beans Nuts Dried fruit Eggs
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Functions of iron
Required for red blood cells Boosts energy levels Normal immune system
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Deficiency
Anaemia
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Excess iron
Can be fatal,especially to children. Can lead to constipation nausea ect
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Sources of Vitamin c
Citrus fruits Peppers broccoli Sweet potato
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Functions of vitamin c
Healthy immune system Antioxidant reduce risk off CHD heal wounds and repair body systems
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Excess vitamin c
Mild digestive upsets eg wind
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Deficiency of c
Scurvy, low immune system, higher chance of cancer or CHD
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Sources of calcium
Dairy products Green Leafy veg Nuts White bread
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Functions of calcium
Keep teeth and bones formed and maintained Required for blood to clot Required for functioning of muscles and nerves
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Deficiency of calcium
Rickets or osteomalacia | Sore muscles and nerves
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Excess calcium
Kidney probs eg kidney stones
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What increases calcium and iron absorbtion?
Calcium - phytic acid, Oxates Iron - tannins in tea, phosphates