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What are the functions of vitamin d ?
Formation of bones & teeth , aids of absorption of calcium
What are sources of vitamin d ?
Liver, fish, egg yolk
What’s deficiency of vitamin d?
Rickets ( children) - retarded growth in children . Osteomalacia in adults
What are functions of vitamin k?
Is required for normal blood clotting
What are sources of vitamin k?
Leafy green vegetables such as spinach
What’s the deficiency of vitamin k?
Very rare seen in newborn babies given heel prick test
What’s the function of b1?
Helps release energy from food , normal growth of children & maintenance of general health/ functions of nerves
What are the symptoms of vitamin b1 deficiency?
Nerves inflamed, muscles become weak , poor memory & anxiety
What are the functions of vitamin b2?
Production of red blood cells & hormones, release energy. Helps keep nervous system healthy
What’s the stability in food in vitamin b2?
Destroyed by light will dissolve in water alkalis will destroy it
What are the functions of niacin b3?
Release energy from food , reduction of tiredness & fatigue
What are the sources of niacin b3?
Wheat flour, eggs, diary
What is the deficiency of niacin b3?
Sun sensitive skin known as pellagra rare in uk
What’s the stability in food preparation in niacin b3?
Resistant to heat , soluble in water
What is the food safety act 1990?
Food is labelled not misleading, food safety general hygiene
