Micronutrients - Vitamins and minerals Flashcards
1
Q
What amount are vitamins and minerals needed in?
A
Very small amounts
2
Q
What vitamins are vitamins A, D, E and K?
A
Fat-soluble vitamins
3
Q
Where are fat-soluble vitamins stored?
A
In the liver
4
Q
What vitamins are vitamins B and C groups?
A
Water-soluble vitamins
5
Q
What cannot be stored in the body?
A
Water-soluble vitamins
6
Q
What are the antioxidant vitamins?
A
A, C and E (ACE)
7
Q
What can cause damage to healthy blood cells?
A
Free-radicals
8
Q
How many different types of B vitamins are there?
A
12
9
Q
Vitamin A functions?
A
Defense against natural ilness
10
Q
Vitamin B functions?
A
Helps release energy from food
11
Q
Vitamin C functions?
A
Helps protect body cells
12
Q
Vitamin D functions?
A
Keeps bones, teeth and muscles healthy
13
Q
Vitamin E functions?
A
Maintains healthy skin
