Vitamin C Flashcards
What does Vitamin C help us absorb.
Non haem iron
What does Vitamin C boost
Our immune system
What does vitamin c help us avoid
The cold and flew
What does Vitamin c protect us from
Coronary heart disease and cancer
Name 5 commonly eaten foods that are high in vitamin C
Berrys, currents, kiwi, cabbage, peppers and citrus fruits.
In order to consume enough vitamin c how many portions of fruit and vegetables should we eat every day
At least 5
Little jimmy is a vegetarian who relies on pulses and cereals for his iron intake. Little jimmy likes to make bean chilli. Other than tomatoes in the sauce what can little jimmy put in it?
Green pepper 🚙 🫑 🌶
Later that day little jimmy went to McDonald’s and ate a cheeseburger for the first time in 5 years. Little Jimmy is no longe a vegetarian.
Describe TWO functions for calcium in the body
To form strong bones and teeth in children (little jimmy)and adolescents(big jimmy)
Write down two good sources of calcium other than dairy products
Tinned fish White bread Dark green vegetables Pulses Soya milk
