vitamin B1

Question 1

what are the properties of vitamin B1

Answer 1

-water soluble

-destroyed by high temperatures, alkalis and light

-70% loss during milling

Question 2

what are the sources of vitamin B1

Answer 2

-wholegrain cereals

-meat

-milk

-eggs

Question 3

what are the biological functions of vitamin B1

Answer 3

-aids the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats to release energy

-aids the correct functioning and maintenance of nerves

-aids the growth and development of children

Question 4

what are the effects of deficiency of vitamin B1

Answer 4

-tiredness and irritability due to a lack of energy

-severe deficiency can result in beri-beri a serious nerve disease that causes muscular pain, paralysis, and death

-stunted or delayed growth in children, leaving them smaller in height than average for their age