Water Soluble Vitamins

Question 1

What are water-soluble vitamins?

Answer 1

Water-soluble vitamins are vitamins that dissolve in water and are not stored in the body, meaning they need to be consumed regularly. The primary water-soluble vitamins are the B vitamins and vitamin C.

Question 2

What are the main functions of vitamin C?

Answer 2

Antioxidant: immune system
Collagen formation
Aids in the absorption of iron
Wound healing.

Question 3

What are the main food sources of vitamin C?

Answer 3

Citrus, peppers and strawberries

Question 4

What is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamin C?

Answer 4

45-80 micrograms

Question 5

What are the symptoms of vitamin C deficiency?

Answer 5

Scurvy
Slow wound healing

Question 6

What are the B vitamins, and why are they important?

Answer 6

The B vitamins include B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B6 (pyridoxine), B12 (cobalamin), folic acid.

Question 7

What is the primary function of vitamin B1?

Answer 7

Convert carbohydrates into energy
Supports nerve function.

Question 8

What are good sources of vitamin B1?

Answer 8

Whole grains
Nuts

Question 9

What are the deficiency symptoms of vitamin B1?

Answer 9

Beri Beri

Question 10

What is the primary function of vitamin B2?

Answer 10

Metabolism
Mucous membranes

Question 11

What are dietary sources of vitamin B2?

Answer 11

Milk
Eggs

Question 12

What are symptoms of vitamin B2 deficiency?

Answer 12

Dermatitis

Question 13

What is the role of vitamin B3 in the body?

Answer 13

Healthy skin

Question 14

Name foods high in vitamin B3.

Answer 14

Meat
Wholegrains
Nuts

Question 15

What condition is associated with vitamin B3 deficiency?

Answer 15

Pellagra. The “4 Ds”: dermatitis, diarrhea, death and dementia.

Question 16

Why is vitamin B6 important?

Answer 16

Nerve production
Relieve PMT symptoms

Question 17

Where can vitamin B6 be found in the diet?

Answer 17

Meat
Wholegrains

Question 18

What symptoms are associated with vitamin B6 deficiency?

Answer 18

Irritability
Depression

Question 19

What is the main function of vitamin B12?

Answer 19

Maintenance of the myelin sheath
Production of RBC

Question 20

What foods provide vitamin B12?

Answer 20

Meat
Dairy
Eggs

Question 21

What can happen if there is a vitamin B12 deficiency?

Answer 21

Pernicious anemia

Question 22

What is the importance of folic acid?

Answer 22

Prevent neural tube defects

Question 23

What foods contain folic acid?

Answer 23

Leafy green vegetables
Fortified breakfast cereals

Question 24

What are the consequences of folic acid deficiency?

Answer 24

Spina bífida
Anaemia

Question 25

Why is it important to regularly consume water-soluble vitamins?

Answer 25

Water-soluble vitamins cannot be stored in the body and are excreted in urine, so they must be consumed regularly to maintain health.