Micronutrients (vitamins and Minerals)

Question 1

What are the two types of micronutrients?

Answer 1

vitamins and minerals

Question 2

what are the two types of vitamins?

Answer 2

fat soluble vitamins
water soluble vitamins

Question 3

what is the function of vitamin A

Answer 3

• aid the digestive system
• aid healthy skin
• increase resistance to infection (antioxidant)
• support growth in children (bones and teeth)

Question 4

What type of vitamin is vitamin A

Answer 4

fat soluble

Question 5

What is an atioxidant?

Answer 5

a substance which helps prevent harmful chemicals such as pollutants from the air entering the human body

Question 6

How can vitamin A be lost during cooking

Answer 6

can be lost when vegetables that are rich in vitamin A are cooked using methods
where fat is added

Question 7

sources of vitamin A list 4

Answer 7

-liver
▪ dairy products
▪ oily fish
▪ carrots
▪ green leafy vegetables
▪ oranges
▪ tomatoes
- milk

Question 8

function of vitamin D

Answer 8

▪ absorbs calcium and phosphorous for healthy bones
▪ improves muscle strength
▪ acts as an antioxidant

Question 9

sources of vitamin D list 3

Answer 9

▪ dairy products
▪ eggs
▪ liver
▪ oily fish
-exposure to sunlight

Question 10

what type of vitamin is vitamin d?

Answer 10

fat soluble

Question 11

How are water soluble vitamins destroyed?

Answer 11

by heat and water

Question 12

Why do water soluble vitamins need to eaten everyday?

Answer 12

because they cannot be stored in our bodies

Question 13

TRUE OR FALSE:
there is just one Vitamin B

Answer 13

False:
there are multiple vitamin B’s and together they are called the Vitamin B complex.

Question 14

What type of vitamins are the Vitamin B complex

Answer 14

water soluble vitamins

Question 15

What is vitamin B1 also know as?

Answer 15

Thiamine

Question 16

sources of vitamin B1 ( list 4)

Answer 16

▪ wheat
▪ brown rice
▪ yeast
▪ meat
▪ eggs
▪ dairy products
▪ beans
▪ nuts and seeds
▪ seafood

Question 17

function of Vitamin B1

Answer 17

▪ aids release of energy from carbohydrates
▪ supports nerve function
▪ aids growth

Question 18

What is vitamin B2 also known as?

Answer 18

riboflavin

Question 19

Sources of vitamin B2 (list 4)

Answer 19

▪ kidney
▪ liver
▪ meat and poultry
▪ milk
▪ green vegetables
▪ salmon

Question 20

function of vitamin B2

Answer 20

▪ aids release of energy from carbohydrates
▪ aids growth
▪ keeps skin healthy

Question 21

What is vitamin B3 also know as?

Answer 21

niacin

Question 22

sources of vitamin B3 (list 3)

Answer 22

▪ meat and poultry
▪ cereals and grains
▪ dairy products
▪ lentils

Question 23

function of vitamin B3?

Answer 23

▪ aids release of energy from carbohydrates
▪ essential for healthy skin and nerves
▪ lowers levels of fat in the blood

Question 24

what is vitamin B6 also known as?

Answer 24

pyridoxine

Question 25

sources of vitamin B6 (list 1)

Answer 25

▪ found in a wide range of foods
▪ meat and poultry
▪ cereals and grains

Question 26

function vitamin B6

Answer 26

▪ aids release of energy from carbohydrates

Question 27

What is Vitamin B9 also know as?

Answer 27

folate or folic acid

Question 28

sources of Vitamin B9 (list 4)

Answer 28

▪ liver
▪ kidney
▪ wholegrain cereals
▪ pulses
▪ salmon
▪ spinach

Question 29

function of vitamin B9

Answer 29

▪ helps the body to use proteins
▪ essential for the formation of DNA, especially the cells that make red blood
cells

Question 30

sources of vitamin B12 (list 2)

Answer 30

▪ meat
▪ fish
▪ dairy products
▪ eggs

Question 31

function of Vitamin B12?

Answer 31

▪ forms a protective layer to protect nerve cells
▪ supports production of nerve cells

Question 32

What type of vitamin is Vitamin C

Answer 32

water soluble

Question 33

sources of vitamin C

Answer 33

▪ citrus fruit (lemons and oranges)
▪ red fruit (blackcurrants)
-Kiwi
▪ green leafy vegetables
-peas
-tomatoes

Question 34

functions of Vitamin c?

Answer 34

▪ acts as an antioxidant
▪ is important for the normal structure and functioning of body tissue
▪ helps the body to absorb iron from non-meat sources, such as vegetables
▪ helps wounds, cuts and abrasions to heal

Question 35

what are the two type of mineral that body needs?

Answer 35

calcium and iron

Question 36

sources of iron (list 4)

Answer 36

• red meat and offal
• green leafy vegetables
• egg yolks
• dried apricots
• lentils
• Cocoa and plain chocolate

Question 37

sources of calcium (list 3)

Answer 37

-dairy products
-oily fish
-nuts and seeds
-green vegetables
-soya milk

Question 38

functions of iron

Answer 38

-carries oxygen around the body (needed to make haemoglobin)
-needed for healthy red blood cells
-helps energy metabolism
-helps maintain a healthy immune system

Question 39

function of calcium

Answer 39

-works with vitamin D, phosphorous and vitamin C to develop strong teeth and
bones in babies and children
-maintains strong teeth and bones in adults
-helps muscles to function correctly