micronutrients

Question 1

what are the two main groups of micronutrients?

Answer 1

vitamins
minerals and trace elements

Question 2

what are micronutrients measured in?

Answer 2

milligrams and micrograms

Question 3

what are minerals?

Answer 3

inorganic substances required by the body in small amounts for different functions

Question 4

whats the function of vitamin A

Answer 4

helps the immune system to work and helps vision

Question 5

name three sources of vitamin A

Answer 5

liver cheese eggs

Question 6

what is the function of vitamins B

Answer 6

they have a range of functions within the body

Question 7

what is the function of vitamin C

Answer 7

helps protect cells from damage and with the formation of collagen

Question 8

name thee sources of vitamin C

Answer 8

fruit green vegetables and tomatoes

Question 9

whats the function of vitamin D

Answer 9

helps the body to absorb calcium and keeps bones strong

Question 10

name three sources of vitamin D

Answer 10

oily fish eggs fat spreads

Question 11

whats the function of vitamin E

Answer 11

helps to protect the cells in our bodies against damage

Question 12

name three sources of vitamin E

Answer 12

vegetable oil seed oils nuts and olives

Question 13

whats the function of vitamin K

Answer 13

needed for the normal clotting of blood and is required for normal bone structure

Question 14

name three functions of vitamin K

Answer 14

green vegetables and some oils

Question 15

whats the function of calcium

Answer 15

helps to build and maintain strong bones and teeth

Question 16

name three sources of calcium

Answer 16

dairy canned fish and bread

Question 17

whats the function of iron

Answer 17

helps to make red blood cells which carry oxygen around the body

Question 18

name three sources of iron

Answer 18

red meat beans fish

Question 19

whats the function of phosphorus

Answer 19

helps to build strong bones and teeth and helps to release energy from food

Question 20

name three sources of phosphorus

Answer 20

red meat cheese eggs

Question 21

whats the function of sodium

Answer 21

helps to regulate the water content in the body

Question 22

whats the function of flouride

Answer 22

helps with the formation of strong teeth and reduce the risk of tooth decay

Question 23

name three sources of fluoride

Answer 23

tap water tea and toothpaste

Question 24

whats the function of potassium

Answer 24

helps regulate the water content in the body and maintain a normal blood pressure

Question 25

name three sources of potassium

Answer 25

some fruits/vegetables red meat and milk

Question 26

whats the function of iodine

Answer 26

helps to make thyroid hormones it also helps the brain to function normally

Question 27

name three sources of iodine

Answer 27

milk cheese fish