Vitamins (summer Test)

Question 1

Classification of vitamins -

Answer 1

Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) are stored in the body

Water-soluble vitamins (B group and C) cannot be stored by the body and needed to be eaten every day

Question 2

Fat soluble vitamins - vitamin A

Answer 2

Function - growth , healthy skin , healthy eyes

Sources - offal , oily fish , butter

Deficiency disease - slow growth , night blindness , rough,dry skin

Question 3

Fat soluble vitamin - vitamin D

Answer 3

Function - works with calcium for healthy bones and teeth

Sources - sunshine , oily fish , eggs

Deficiency disease - rickets in children , osteoporosis in adults , unhealthy teeth

Question 4

Fat soluble vitamins - vitamin E

Answer 4

Function - an antioxidant , heathy red blood cells

Sources - nuts , seed cereals

Deficiency disease - anaemia in new-born babies (rare)

Question 5

Fat soluble vitamins - vitamin K

Answer 5

Function - essential for normal blood clotting

Sources - made in the intestine , green vegetables , cereals

Deficiency disease - blood clotting problems

Question 6

Water soluble vitamins - vitamin B group

Answer 6

Function - healthy nervous system , release of energy from food

Source - red meat , fish , eggs

Deficiency disease - increased risk of neural tube defects in babies , delayed growth , tiredness

Question 7

Water soluble vitamins - vitamin C

Answer 7

Functions - good general health , helps absorption of iron in the body , healthy teeth and gums

Sources - oranges , kiwis , blackberries

Deficiency disease - scurvy , slow healing of wounds , increased infection risk wo

Question 8

What is hypervitaminosis

Answer 8

Hypervitaminosis is a condition of abnormally high storage levels of vitamins, which can lead to various symptoms as over excitement , irritability, or even toxicity