1.5- Fat Soluble Vitamins

Question 1

Vitamin A

Answer 1

Function- growth, linings free from infection, healthy skin,
Source- retinal in animal foods
Deficiency- do not grow properly, difficult to fight infection, blindness

Question 2

Vit D

Answer 2

Function- control calcium
Strong teeth and bones
Source-exposure to sunlight, liver, oily fish
Deficiency- rickets, weak bones

Question 3

Vitamin E-

Answer 3

Function- antioxidant, cell walls stay healthy
Source- vegetable oils, lettuce
Deficiency- very rare

Question 4

Vitamin K

Answer 4

Function- helps blood to clot
Source-leafy vegetables, animals
Deficiency-normally seen in babies