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Question 1

What are some foods rich in vitamin D?

Answer 1

Fish liver oils, liver, egg yolks, fatty fish (such as salmon and tuna)

Vitamin D can also be obtained from sunlight.

Question 2

What deficiency may occur due to a lack of vitamin D?

Answer 2

Rickets in children

A deficiency can lead to weakened bones and teeth.

Question 3

What is the function of vitamin D in the body?

Answer 3

Promotes the absorption of calcium and phosphate

Essential for the hardening of bones and development of teeth.

Question 4

What pigment is converted to vitamin A in the liver?

Answer 4

Carotene

Found in some vegetables and fruits like carrots and sweet potatoes.

Question 5

Which foods are rich in vitamin A?

Answer 5

Fish liver oils, liver, eggs, milk, dairy products

Important for vision and maintaining healthy skin.

Question 6

What are the symptoms of vitamin A deficiency?

Answer 6

Poor vision in dim light, night blindness, drying of the cornea and skin, easy infection of the lining of the lungs and trachea

Vitamin A is crucial for maintaining the health of the cornea and skin.

Question 7

True or False: Vitamin A is necessary for the formation of a pigment in the retina.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Fill in the blank: Vitamin D is particularly important for the _______ of bones and development of teeth.

Answer 8

hardening

Question 9

What is the role of vitamin A in vision?

Answer 9

Necessary for vision in dim light

It helps in the formation of a pigment in the retina.

Question 10

What are the main components of bones and teeth that vitamin D helps absorb?

Answer 10

Calcium and phosphate