fat soluble vitamins

Question 1

the 4 functions of vitamin A

Answer 1

needed for good eyesight
growth
healthy immune system
antioxidant

Question 2

sources of vit A

Answer 2

liver
butter
oily fishes
eggs

Question 3

deficiency of vit A

Answer 3

night blindness
weak immune system
stunted growth

Question 4

excess of vit A

Answer 4

weakened bones
high levels should not be eaten during pregnancy

Question 5

function of vitamin D

Answer 5

helps the body absorb calcium (which is healthy for bones and teeth)

Question 6

source of vitamin D

Answer 6

oily fish
egg yolks
when skin is exposed to sunlight

Question 7

deficiency of Vitamin D

Answer 7

bones disease e.g rickets and osteoporosis

Question 8

excess of vitamin d

Answer 8

if to much calcium absorbed - kidney damage

Question 9

3 function of vitamin E

Answer 9

keeps skin and eyes healthy
improves the immune system
antioxident - protects us from free radicles

Question 10

the source of vitamin E

Answer 10

leafy greens
broccoli
nuts veg oil

Question 11

the deficiancy of Vitamin E

Answer 11

weak muscles
sight problems

Question 12

excess of vitamin E

Answer 12

interferes with blood clotting
nausea
blurred vision

Question 13

function of vitamin K

Answer 13

clot blood - makes scabs
heal wounds
maintain healthy immune system and bones

Question 14

source of vitamin K

Answer 14

leafy greens
cereals
veg oil
some meats - beef
dairy products

Question 15

deficiancy of vit K

Answer 15

rare in adults
uncontrolled bleeding in newborns