Vitamins

Question 1

Vitamin A - function - deficiency - sources

Answer 1

FUNCTION
-growth and development
-keeps lining of the throat and lungs moist
-keeps eyes healthy
DEFICIENCY:
-children don’t grow
-difficult for body to fight disease
-may lead to liver/bone damage
SOURCES:
-liver
-oily fish
-eggs milk cheese etc

Question 2

Vitamin d - function - deficiency- sources

Answer 2

FUNCTION:
-works with calcium to build and maintain strong bones and teeth
DEFICIENCY:
-rickets/osteomalacia , osteoporosis
SOURCES:
-dairy products
-oily fish
-liver