Micronutrients Flashcards
What does Vitamin B do
Releases energy from food and fuels the body for everyday activities
What is a positive benefit of Vitamin B
Provides energy for the body and aids concentration
What is a negative benefit of Vitamin B
Energy is not released from macronutrients. Tiredness and Lethargy
What is vitamin C
Helps boost the immune systems, helps fight infections and helps wounds heal quicker and has anti oxidants.
What is a positive benefit of Vitamin c
Anti Oxidant, reduces risk of heart disease and some cancers
What is a negative impact of Vitamin C
Wounds take longer to heal and increases risk of infection.
What is Vitamin D
It helps absorb calcium to develop strong teeth and bones
What is a positive benefit of Vitamin d
Normal Growth of skeleton
Strong teeth and bones
Increases bone mass
Less likely to fracture
What is a negative effect of Vitamin D
Bones/teeth become weak
Rickets in children
Osteoporosis in older adults
What is the function of iron
Needed to form red blood cells which carry oxygenated blood around the body
What is a postitive benefit of iron?
Oxygen delivered to every cell in the body
Reduced risk of anaemia
What is a negative impact of iron
Tiredness Lethargy Shortness of breath A pale complexion Increased risk of anaemia
What is a function of calcium
Needed for growth and development of bones and teeth
What is a postitive benefit of calcium
Normal growth of skeleton
Strong teeth and bones
Increases bone mass
Increased risk of anaemia
What is a negative impact of calcium
Bones and teeth becomes weak
Rickets in children
Osteoporosis
