Vitamins Flashcards
What is the Vitamin A found in?
Cheese, eggs and oily fish
How does Vitamin A impact the body?
It helps the immune system fight off illnesses
How does Vitamin B1 impact the body?
It helps to turn food into energy and to keep the nervous system healthy
What is the Vitamin B1 found in?
Peas, bananas, oranges, nuts and bread
How does Vitamin B2 impact the body?
Helps the body to turn carbohydrates (food) into glucose (sugar) which produces energy
What is the Vitamin B2 found in?
Milk and eggs
How does Vitamin B12 impact the body?
Helps development of brain and nerve cells
What is the vitamin B12 found in?
Meat, fish, milk, cheese and eggs
How does Vitamin C impact the body?
It heals wounds and repairs and maintains bones and teeth
What is the vitamin C found in?
Citrus fruits
How does Vitamin D impact the body?
It’s needed to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy
What is the vitamin D found in?
Our body creates this from direct sunlight but it is in oily fish, red meat and egg yolks
How does Vitamin E impact the body?
It’s antioxidant and is important for healthy skin, eyes and immune system
What is the vitamin E found in?
Vegetable oil, olive oil, nuts, seeds and cereals
How does Vitamin K impact the body?
It helps to make various proteins that are needed for blood clotting and the building of bones
