Vitamins. Flashcards
Why are vitamins essential and where are they found?
Vitamins are essential for maintaining a healthy body.
Thye are found in various food in very small quantities.
What is the function of Vitamin A?
Vitamin A aids growth, especially in children, it promotes healthy skin and eyes and combats infections.
What is caused by a lack of Vitamin A?
Night Blindness.
What can the body make Vitamin A from?
The body can make Vitamin A from orange and red vegetables such as carrots and tomatoes and from green vegetables such as spinach.
Name 5 sources of Vitamin A from animals.
- Animal fats.
- Oily fish.
- Cod liver oil.
- Milk.
- Cheese.
What is the function of Vitamin D (the sunshine vitamin)?
This is used in the body to make strong bones and teeth.
What is caused by a lack of Vitamin D?
Rickets in children.
Name 6 sources of Vitamin D.
- Animal fats.
- Fish oils.
- Milk.
- Cheese.
- Oily fish.
- The action of sunlight on the skin.
What is the function of Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)?
This helps in the process by which the body obtains energy from food, keeps the nervous system healthy, and promotes growth.
What is caused by a lack of Vitamin B1?
Beriberi.
Name 9 sources of Vitamin B1.
- Bread.
- Eggs.
- Milk.
- Yeast.
- Marmite.
- Whole grain cereals.
- Lean meat.
- Liver.
- Fish liver.
What is the function of Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)?
This also helps the body to obtain energy from food, keeps the skin healthy, and aids body growth.
What is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin B2?
Deficiency can cause failure to grow, skin lesions, swelling of the tongue, and conjunctivitis.
Name 7 sources of Vitamin B2.
- Dairy products.
- Pulses.
- Nuts.
- Bread.
- Lean meat.
- Liver.
- Kidney.
What is the function of Vitamin C?
This helps to promote the healing of wounds and broken bones, growth and promotes general health.
