Nutrients and their functions

Question 1

Protein

Answer 1

• meat, fish, dairy, legumes
• builds up and strengthens immune system
• helps prevent loss of muscle tissue

Question 2

Vitamin A

Answer 2

• dark green, yellow, orange and red fruit and veg
• keeps skin, mucous membranes in lungs and digestive tract healthy
• antioxidant that prevents damage to cells and infections

Question 3

Vitamin B6

Answer 3

• potatoes, meat, grains, green leafy veg

- maintains healthy immune and nervous systems

Question 4

Vitamin C

Answer 4

• citrus fruits, tomatoes, berries, cauliflower
• aids recovery from infections
• antioxidant that prevents infections and damage to cells

Question 5

Vitamin E

Answer 5

• plant oils, margarine, nuts

- antioxidant that prevents infections and damage to cells

Question 6

Selenium

Answer 6

• grains, dairy, fish, eggs
• helps activate T-helper cells
• antioxidant that prevents infections and damage to cells

Question 7

Zinc

Answer 7

• chicken, shellfish, grains, dairy

- protects and strengthens immune system

Question 8

Iron

Answer 8

• liver, red meat, wholegrain products, legumes

- maintains immune system