Functions Of Vitamins And Others

Question 1

Function of protein

Answer 1

• A secondary source of energy
• Helps with the growth, repair, and maintenance of body tissue

Question 2

Function of fat

Answer 2

• Provide energy
• Provides warmth- insulating layer under the skin
• Provides sat soluble vitamins- A, D, E, K
• Provides essential fatty acids

Question 3

Function of carbohydrates

Answer 3

• Provides energy for all activities

Question 4

Function of dietary fibre

Answer 4

• Helps digestion by adding bulk to faeces to make it easier to pass
• Gives a feeling of fullness
• Soluble fibre helps to reduce cholesterol, reducing the risk of CHD

Question 5

Functions of vitamin A

Answer 5

• Helps with vision in dim light
• Needed for normal growth in children
• Is an antioxidant

Question 6

Functions of vitamin B1

Answer 6

• Helps body break down and release energy from food
• Helps keep the nervous system healthy

Question 7

Functions of vitamin B2

Answer 7

• Helps keep skin, eyes, and the nervous system healthy
• Helps the body release energy from food

Question 8

Functions of vitamin B3

Answer 8

• Helps the body release energy from food
• Helps keep the nervous system and skin healthy

Question 9

Functions of vitamin B12

Answer 9

• Helps make red blood cells and keeps the nervous system healthy
• release energy from food

Question 10

Functions of vitamin C

Answer 10

• Helps the body absorb iron
• Helps cuts and wounds heal faster
• Helps protect the immune system
• Is an antioxidant

Question 11

Functions of vitamin D

Answer 11

• Helps the body absorb calcium
• Promotes quick healing of fractures

Question 12

Functions of vitamin E

Answer 12

• Needed for skin health
• Supports immune system
• Is an antioxidant

Question 13

Functions of vitamin K

Answer 13

•Needed for blood clotting after injury

Question 14

Functions of calcium

Answer 14

• Works with Phosphorus to make calcium phosphate which gives bones and teeth their strength
• Needed for nerve and muscle function

Question 15

Function of iron

Answer 15

• needed to make red blood cells

Question 16

Functions of sodium

Answer 16

• Needed for fluid balance
• Needed for nerve and muscle function

Question 17

Function of phosphorus

Answer 17

• Works with calcium to make calcium phosphate, which gives bones and teeth their strength