Vitiamns Flashcards
What vitamins are in the water soluble group?
B,C ( group b and vitamin c)
Classify vitamins in 2 groups
Water soluble and fat soluble
What vitamins are in the fat soluble group?
D,A,E,K(vitamin d,vitamin a,vitamin e and vitiamin k)
Are vitamins micro nutrients or macro nutrients?
They are micronutrients
What are the functions of the B group vitamins?
- release of energy from food
- healthy nerves
- growth
- helps prevent neural tube defects (Spina Bifida) in the unborn child.
What are sources of the vitamin B group?
Red meat,fish,milk,cheese,eggs,brown bread,nuts,peas,beans,yeast and fortified breakfast cereal .
What are the deficiency diseases of lack of vitamin b group?
Beri-beri,pellagra and Spina Bifida
What are the functions of vitamin C?
They are to help the body absorb iron ,general health,healthy skin and gums and helps to heal wounds
What are sources of vitamin c?
Citrus fruits(oranges kiwi fruit and black currents)and vegetables like pepper,tomatoes and potatoes .
What are the deficiency diseases of lack of vitamin C?
- scurvy
- slow healing of wounds
- increased risk of infection
What are the functions of vitamin A?
Growth,healthy eyes,healthy skin,healthy lining of throat and nose.
What are the sources of vitamin a?
Fish liver oil,oily fish,offal,butter ,eggs and margarine .
What are the deficiency diseases that are caused by lack of vitamin A?
Slow growth
Night blindness
Rough,dry skin
What is the function of vitamin D?
Healthy bones and teeth.
What are the sources of vitamin D?
Sunshine,fish liver oil,oily fish,eggs,margarine and fortified milk.
