Viatmins & Minerals

Question 1

What does iron do ?

Answer 1

-iron is needed to form haemoglobins which gives healthy red blood cells their colour. These cells carry oxygen around the body where it helps release oxygen.
-iron is needed to help prevent anaemia which makes you feel tire and look pale

Question 2

Haem iron

Answer 2

Haem iron is similar to the iron in our blood so it is easy to absorb. It is usually found in animal sources ( eggs are an exception to this rule )

Question 3

Haem sources (this is easily absorbed so does not need to be eaten with vitamin c)

Answer 3

Beef
Poultry
Fish
Liver
Pork

Question 4

Non Haem iron

Answer 4

Non-Haem iron cannot be absorbed by the body unless it is eaten with food containing Vitamin C (i.e fruit and vegetables). Non-Haem is found in some plant foods and eggs

Question 5

Non-Haem iron( this cannot be absorbed without vitamin C)

Answer 5

Eggs
Nuts
Dark green leafy vegetables
Dried fruits
Fortified breakfast cereals

Question 6

What does vitamin c do

Answer 6

-Vitamin C helps the body absorb NON-HAEM iron
-It boosts the immune system and helps us avoid minor infections such as cold and flu
-it is an antioxidant vitamin which helps protect the body against serious diseases such as coronary heart disease and cancer

Question 7

Sources of vitamin c

Answer 7

Vitamin C sources include:
Berries
Currants
Kiwi
Cabbage
Peppers
Citrus fruits

Question 8

How many portions should we consume

Answer 8

5 portions

Question 9

3 ways any adolescent can creatively include fruit in their intake

Answer 9

Vegetable and fruit smoothie or juice
Tropical fruit salad
Blackberry and apple crumble

Question 10

Functions of calcium

Answer 10

-to form strong bones and teeth in children and adolescents. Having enough calcium during the teenage years is important. This is the peak time for building strong bones as the bones are growing at their fastest rate
-to maintain strong bones and teeth in adults

Question 11

Sources of calcium

Answer 11

Milk(200ml glass)
Yoghurt(150g)
Cheese 30g (small matchbox)

Question 12

How many portions of dairy

Answer 12

3

Question 13

What is vitamin D sometimes referred as

Answer 13

The sunshine vitamin

Question 14

Why is it called the sunshine vitamin

Answer 14

It is because when UV light from the sun hits our skin a chemical reaction beneath the surface of the skin occurs which helps the body make its own vitamin D

Question 15

Functions of vitamin D

Answer 15

The function of vitamin D in the body is to allow the body to absorb and use calcium. It therefore works with calcium to form and maintain strong bones and teeth

Question 16

Sources of vitamin D

Answer 16

Cheese,eggs,oily fish,olive oil

Question 17

Where is Vitamin D is found

Answer 17

In fatty food because it is a fat soluble