Vitamins

Question 1

Give the functions of vitamin c

Answer 1

Helps structure of blood vessels
Helps body absorb non haem iron
Promotes development of connective tissue
Involved in wound hearing
Antioxidant

Question 2

Give the functions of folate

Answer 2

Important during pregnancy as it prevents neural tube defects
Forms healthy red blood cells
Required for cell division

Question 3

Give three sources or vitamin c

Answer 3

Peppers
Citrus fruits
Berries

Question 4

Give signs of vitamin c deficiency

Answer 4

Dizziness
Weakness
Bleeding gums

Question 5

Give defects from folate deficiency

Answer 5

Increased risk of anaemia
Spina bifida