Vitamins Flashcards
Examples of water-soluble vitamins?
Vitamin C and B1
What are water-soluble vitamins?
This means they cannot be stored in the body and are excreted by urine.
Example of fat-soluble vitamins?
Vitamin A and D
What are fat-soluble vitamins?
This means they can be stored in fat tissue.
What is the function of vitamin C?
To maintain a healthy immune system to prevent illness stopping chances of reversibility.
Examples of Vitamin C.
Most fruits and vegetables.
What is the function of vitamin D?
Keeps bones teeth and muscles healthy.
Examples of Vitamin D?
Oily fish, red meat and egg yolks.
What is the function of vitamin B1?
Helps convert food into energy which can be used for exercise.
Examples of Vitamin B1.
Rise, pork and beef.
what is the function of vitiman A?
maintains normal eyesight which helps with hand-eye coordination.
Examples of Vitamin A.
Milk, carrots and spinach.
