Principal sources and dietary importance of Vitamin C and D

Question 1

Vitamin C ( Principal sources)

Answer 1

Sources of Vitamin C include citrus fruits(lemons), tomatoes and green vegetable

Question 2

Vitamin C ( Dietary importance)

Answer 2

• Needed for formation of connective tissues that bind and support other tissues
• Acts as an antioxidant
• Necessary for maintaining healthy epithelial(covering) tissues

Question 3

Vitamin D ( Principal sources)

Answer 3

Sources of Vitamin D include fish-liver oil, butter, milk cheese and egg-yolks
Natural fat in the skin converted to a form of vitamin D by sunlight

Question 4

Vitamin C ( Dietary importance)

Answer 4

• Promotes absorption of calcium and phosphorus compounds from the intestines
• Helps in the deposition of calcium salts in the bones and teeth