NFS Flashcards
What are the fat-soluble vitamins
ADEK
4 functions of vitamin A
- 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
Source of Vitamin A
Spinach and egg yolk
Function of Vitamin D
- Ensures calcium absorption (Mineralisation)
Sources of Vitamin D
Shitake mushroom and egg yolk
Function of Vitamin E
- Acts as an antioxidant to protect body cells against free radicals
Source of Vitamin E
Almonds and Egg yolk
2 Functions of Vitamin K
- 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
Sources of Vitamin K
Spinach and egg yolk
What are the water soluble vitamins
B1,B2,B3,B12 and C
2 Functions of Vitamin B1
- Helps with energy production in the body
- Essential for normal function of nervous system for producing chemicals to transmit nerve signals
2 Functions of Vitamin B2
- Helps with energy production in the body
- Helps to maintain good skin caused by its anti inflammatory properties
Sources of Vitamin B1
Sunflower seeds and liver
Sources of Vitamin B2
Shitake mushrooms and liver
3 Functions of vitamin B3
- 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
Sources of Vitamin B3
Liver and Beef
3 Functions of Vitamin B12
- 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
Sources of Vitamin B12
- Liver Beef Egg yolk
4 Functions of Vitamin C
- 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
Sources of Vitamin C
Broccoli and Guava
2 Function of Calcium
- 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
Sources of Calcium
Tofu and Milk
3 Functions of Phosphorus
- 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
Sources of phosphorous
Spinach and Liver
2 Sources of Iron
- Essential for the formation of haemoglobin and myoglobin in muscles
- Needed to activate enzymes that speed up chemical reactions in the body
Sources of iron
Spinach and beef
4 functions of sodium chloride
- 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
Sources of sodium chloride
potato chips and soya sauces
3 functions of potassium
- 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
Sources of potassium
Spinach and beef
