Vitamin Table

Question 1

Vitamin A: Function and Good Source

Answer 1

Function: Good vision, healthy hair, healthy skin, fight infections

Source: Liver, eggs, full cream dairy products, oranges

Question 2

Vitamin D: Function and Good Source

Answer 2

Function: Healthy bones and teeth, helps absorb calcium

Source: Full cream milk, butter, egg yolks

Question 3

Vitamin E: Function and Good Source

Answer 3

Function: Makes red blood cells, build muscles

Source: Seafood, vegetable oils, margarine, dried beans, nuts

Question 4

Vitamin K: Function and Good Source

Answer 4

Function: Helps blood clotting and bone metabolism

Source: Green leafy vegetables, soya, beans cabbage, potatoes

Question 5

B1 Thiamine: Function and Good Source

Answer 5

Function: Converts carbohydrates into energy, healthy appetite, digestion, and nerve functions

Source: Pork, whole grains, seafood, legumes, wheat extract

Question 6

B1 Riboflavin: Function and Good Source

Answer 6

Function: Breaks down carbohydrates, proteins, fats. Keeps mucous areas healthy

Source: Meat, poultry, dairy foods, breads, and cereals

Question 7

B3 Niacin: Function and Good Source

Answer 7

Function: Helps enzymes convert food into energy, health nerves, healthy appetite

Source: Poultry, seafood, seeds, nuts, potatoes, bread, cereals

Question 8

B6 Pyridoxine: Function and Good Source

Answer 8

Function: Breaks down and absorb proteins, builds red blood cells

Source: Meat, fish, poultry, whole grains, potatoes, avocados

Question 9

Folate/Folic Acid (FFA): Function and Good Source

Answer 9

Function: Formation genetic material such as DNA & RNA, helps make red blood cells

Source: Liver, dark green leafy vegetables, whole-meal cereals, fruits, legumes

Question 10

B12: Function and Good Source

Answer 10

Makes red blood cells and DNA, helps nervous system.

Source: Mostly animal foods, liver, eggs, dairy foods, mushrooms, bean curd

Question 11

C Ascorbic Acid: Function and Good Source

Answer 11

Function: Healthy teeth and gums, healthy bones, prevents infection, helps heal wounds

Source: Citrus fruits, strawberries, capsicums, potatoes, broccoli and tomatoes