micronutrients Flashcards
what is vitamin A needed for
good eyesight
what is vitamin D needed for
helps body absorb nutrients
what is vitamin E needed for
keeps skin and eyes healthy
what is vitamin k needed for
to heal wounds and help blood clot
what is vitamin B1 needed for
helping the nervous system
what is B2 needed for
energy release from foods
what is B3 needed for
energy releases from foods
what is B9 needed for
growth and healthy babies
what is B12 needed for
helps the nervous system
what’s vitamin C needs for
protects the body from allergies and infection
what is calcium needs for
strong bones
what is iron needed for
red blood cells
what is sodium needed for
controls body water content
what is fibre needed for
helping the digestive system
what is water needed for
control body temp and help digestion