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1
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What are the fat-soluble vitamins

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ADEK

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4 functions of vitamin A

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  • Needed to form visual purple, a pigment in the retina of the eye to be able to see in dim light
  • Essential for the production and maintenance of tissue lining protecting organs
  • Strengthens body immunity against infections as it is required for the production of white blood cells
  • Acts as an antioxidant to protect body cells against free radicals
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3
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Source of Vitamin A

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Spinach and egg yolk

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Function of Vitamin D

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  • Ensures calcium absorption (Mineralisation)
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5
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Sources of Vitamin D

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Shitake mushroom and egg yolk

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Function of Vitamin E

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  • Acts as an antioxidant to protect body cells against free radicals
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7
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Source of Vitamin E

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Almonds and Egg yolk

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2 Functions of Vitamin K

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  • Needed for the body to produce an enzyme which involved in the clotting of blood
  • Important for bone health as it is used in the formation of bones
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9
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Sources of Vitamin K

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Spinach and egg yolk

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10
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What are the water soluble vitamins

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B1,B2,B3,B12 and C

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2 Functions of Vitamin B1

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  • Helps with energy production in the body
  • Essential for normal function of nervous system for producing chemicals to transmit nerve signals
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12
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2 Functions of Vitamin B2

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  • Helps with energy production in the body
  • Helps to maintain good skin caused by its anti inflammatory properties
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13
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Sources of Vitamin B1

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Sunflower seeds and liver

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Sources of Vitamin B2

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Shitake mushrooms and liver

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3 Functions of vitamin B3

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  • Helps with energy production of energy in the body
  • Activates enzymes for the synthesis of genetic material in the body
  • Essential for normal functioning of nervous system by protecting the nerve fibres
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16
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Sources of Vitamin B3

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Liver and Beef

17
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3 Functions of Vitamin B12

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  • Helps with energy production in the body
  • Activates enzymes for synthesis of genetic material in the body
  • Essential for normal functioning of nervous system by protecting the fibre
18
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Sources of Vitamin B12

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  • Liver Beef Egg yolk
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4 Functions of Vitamin C

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  • Enhances iron absorption in the body by keeping it in its most absorbable form
  • Involved in the synthesis of collagen by strengthening the collagen formed
  • Acts as an antioxidant to protect body cells against attacks by free radicals
  • Needed to support the immune system by encouraging the production of white blood cells
20
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Sources of Vitamin C

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Broccoli and Guava

21
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2 Function of Calcium

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  • Works together with phosphorus and vitamin D for the formation and maintenance of bones and teeth
  • Essential for normal muscle contraction by bonding
    with proteins
22
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Sources of Calcium

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Tofu and Milk

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3 Functions of Phosphorus

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  • Works together with Calcium and vitamin D for the formation and maintenance of bones and teeth
  • Acts as a buffer to maintain pH levels in the body
  • Forms a part of a molecule that stores and releases energy
24
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Sources of phosphorous

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Spinach and Liver

25
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2 Sources of Iron

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  • Essential for the formation of haemoglobin and myoglobin in muscles
  • Needed to activate enzymes that speed up chemical reactions in the body
26
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Sources of iron

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Spinach and beef

27
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4 functions of sodium chloride

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  • Helps to maintain normal fluid balance in the body
  • Works with potassium to regulate movement of minerals and fluids in and out of the body
  • Essential for normal nerve impulse transmission working with potassium
  • Chloride is needed to form hydrochloric acid found in the stomach necessary for digestion
28
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Sources of sodium chloride

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potato chips and soya sauces

29
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3 functions of potassium

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  • helps to maintain normal fluid balance in the body
  • Works with sodium chloride to regulate movement of minerals and fluids in and out of the body
  • Essential for normal nerve impulse transmission by working with sodium chloride
30
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Sources of potassium

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Spinach and beef

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