Vitamins

Question 1

Fat soluble vitamins

Answer 1

Vitamins that can be stored inside the body (A, D, E, K)

Question 2

Water soluble vitamins

Answer 2

Vitamins that cannot be stored in the body so have to be eaten every day (B group, C)

Question 3

Vitamin A functions

Answer 3

Good eyesight, healthy nose, mouth and throat linings, healthy eyes, skin and hair

Question 4

Vitamin A sources

Answer 4

Animal sources: Oily fish, eggs, butter

Carotene: highly coloured veg (carrot, pepper, dark green veg)

Question 5

Vitamin D functions

Answer 5

Helps with the absorption of calcium in the body

Question 6

Vitamin D sources

Answer 6

Sunshine

Oily fish, fish liver oil, egg, butter

Question 7

Vitamin E sources

Answer 7

Seeds, nuts, cereals

Question 8

Vitamin E functions

Answer 8

Healthy skin, protects against heart disease

Question 9

Vitamin K sources

Answer 9

Green veg, milk, cheese, made by healthy bacteria in intestines

Question 10

Vitamin K functions

Answer 10

Normal blood clotting

Question 11

B group vitamins functions

Answer 11

Controlling the energy released from foods, healthy nervous system

Question 12

B group vitamins sources

Answer 12

Meat, eggs, fortified cereals

Question 13

Vitamin C functions

Answer 13

Good general health, healthy gums, skin and blood vessels, healing of wounds, absorption of iron

Question 14

Vitamin C sources

Answer 14

Fruit: eg berries, oranges kiwi, lemon
Veg: eg pepper, broccoli, tomato, peas