NFS

Question 1

What are the fat-soluble vitamins

Answer 1

ADEK

Question 2

4 functions of vitamin A

Answer 2

• 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

Question 3

Source of Vitamin A

Answer 3

Spinach and egg yolk

Question 4

Function of Vitamin D

Answer 4

• Ensures calcium absorption (Mineralisation)

Question 5

Sources of Vitamin D

Answer 5

Shitake mushroom and egg yolk

Question 6

Function of Vitamin E

Answer 6

• Acts as an antioxidant to protect body cells against free radicals

Question 7

Source of Vitamin E

Answer 7

Almonds and Egg yolk

Question 8

2 Functions of Vitamin K

Answer 8

• 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

Question 9

Sources of Vitamin K

Answer 9

Spinach and egg yolk

Question 10

What are the water soluble vitamins

Answer 10

B1,B2,B3,B12 and C

Question 11

2 Functions of Vitamin B1

Answer 11

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

Question 12

2 Functions of Vitamin B2

Answer 12

• Helps with energy production in the body
• Helps to maintain good skin caused by its anti inflammatory properties

Question 13

Sources of Vitamin B1

Answer 13

Sunflower seeds and liver

Question 14

Sources of Vitamin B2

Answer 14

Shitake mushrooms and liver

Question 15

3 Functions of vitamin B3

Answer 15

• 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

Question 16

Sources of Vitamin B3

Answer 16

Liver and Beef

Question 17

3 Functions of Vitamin B12

Answer 17

• 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

Question 18

Sources of Vitamin B12

Answer 18

• Liver Beef Egg yolk

Question 19

4 Functions of Vitamin C

Answer 19

• 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

Question 20

Sources of Vitamin C

Answer 20

Broccoli and Guava

Question 21

2 Function of Calcium

Answer 21

• 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

Question 22

Sources of Calcium

Answer 22

Tofu and Milk

Question 23

3 Functions of Phosphorus

Answer 23

• 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

Question 24

Sources of phosphorous

Answer 24

Spinach and Liver

Question 25

2 Sources of Iron

Answer 25

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

Question 26

Sources of iron

Answer 26

Spinach and beef

Question 27

4 functions of sodium chloride

Answer 27

- 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

Question 28

Sources of sodium chloride

Answer 28

potato chips and soya sauces

Question 29

3 functions of potassium

Answer 29

- 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

Question 30

Sources of potassium

Answer 30

Spinach and beef