nutrition

Question 1

what are micronutrients

Answer 1

Nutrients that are needed in the body in small amounts.

Question 2

true of false?
micronutrients don’t provide energy but help certain body processes

Answer 2

true

Question 3

what are the two types of micronutrients?

Answer 3

vitamins and minerals

Question 4

can vitamins be made by the body?

Answer 4

no, vitamins cannot be made in the body and so must be supplied in the diet

Question 5

how are vitamins grouped?

Answer 5

• fat-soluble vitamins (vitamin A,D,E and K)
• water-soluble vitamins B,C

Question 6

what are minerals?

Answer 6

inorganic substances required by the body in small amounts for a variety of different functions

Question 7

why might people require different amounts of micronutrients?

Answer 7

age, gender, physiological state

Question 8

what is the reference nutrient intake (RNI)?

Answer 8

a scale used to give recommendations for vitamins and minerals

Question 9

what is the function of Vitamin A and can you name some sources of it?

Answer 9

it helps the immune system to work as it should and with vision. Some sources include liver,cheese,eggs, leafy veg

Question 9

when looking at low intakes of micronutrients what scale is used?

Answer 9

lower reference nutrient intake (LRNI)

Question 10

true of false?
B vitamins all help with the same function

Answer 10

false
each b vitamin has a different function and help with a different part of the body

Question 11

what is the function of vitamin c and can you name some sources of it?

Answer 11

helps protect cells from damage and with the formation of collagen. Some sources include fruit, green veg, pepper and tomatoes

Question 12

what is the function of vitamin D and can you name some sources of it?

Answer 12

helps the body to absorb calcium and helps to keep bones strong. Some sources include oily fish, eggs, cereals, fat spreads

Question 13

what is the function of vitamin E and can you name some sources of it?

Answer 13

helps to protect the cells in our bodies against damage. Some sources include veg and seed oils, nuts, seeds avocados and olives

Question 14

what is the function of vitamin K and can you name some sources of it?

Answer 14

needed for normal clotting of blood and is required for normal bone structure. Some sources include green veg, some oils e.g rapeseed, olive

Question 15

what is the function of calcium and can you name some sources of it?

Answer 15

helps to build and maintain strong bones and teeth. Some sources include dairy, canned fish, bread, calcium-fortified dairy products

Question 16

what is the function of iron and can you name some sources of it?

Answer 16

helps make red blood cells which carry oxygen around the body. Some sources include, offal, red meat, beans, fish, quinoa