Micronutrients

Question 1

Vitamin A functions

Answer 1

Healthy eyesight, healthy skin, healthy immune system, growth development, antioxidant

Question 2

Vitamin D functions

Answer 2

To help body absorb calcium

Question 3

Vitamin B1 functions

Answer 3

Help body release energy from food, also needed to help heart, NS and muscles to function normally

Question 4

Vitamin B12

Answer 4

Needed to form red blood cells, needed to release energy from foods

Question 5

Folate

Answer 5

For normal cell divison, help form healthy red blood cells, normal functioning and structure of the NS, prevent neural tube defects.

Question 6

Vitamin C

Answer 6

Heal wounds, absorb iron, antioxidant, gums healthy, prevents SCURVY, strong immune system

Question 7

Sodium

Answer 7

Fluid balance, nerve function

Question 8

Iron

Answer 8

Forms Haemoglobin

Question 9

Calcium

Answer 9

Increases bone density, maintains healthy strong teeth, helps form blood clots, normal nerve and muscle function