Micronutrients Flashcards
1
Q
Fat soluble vitamins
A
ADEK
2
Q
Water soluble vitamins
A
BC
3
Q
Vit A function
A
Antioxidant
Growth
Skin
4
Q
Vit D function
A
Bones + teeth
Helps absorb calcium
5
Q
Vit E function
A
Antioxidant
Red blood cells
6
Q
Vit K function
A
Blood clotting
Bone health
7
Q
Vit C function
A
Antioxidant
Absorbs iron
Forms collagen
8
Q
Vit B 123 function
A
Energy release
12 growth
23 nerves
9
Q
Vit B 9+12 function
A
Work together for red blood cells
10
Q
Calcium function
A
Bones + teeth
Muscles + nerves
11
Q
Iron function
A
Needed for haemogloben
12
Q
Sodium function
A
Controls muscles nerves and water
13
Q
Potassium function
A
Builds protein
Control electrical activity in heart
Build muscle
14
Q
Fluoride function
A
Strengthens enamel
15
Q
Iodine function
A
Makes thyroxin in the thyroid to control metabolic rate
