vitamins

Question 1

what are the 2 types of vitamins & give examples

Answer 1

1. fat-soluble vitamins
   
   • A,D,E and K
2. water-soluble vitamins
   
   • C and B vitamins

Question 2

where are fat-soluble v. found in & where are they stored

Answer 2

• found predominately in fatty foods and animals products:
  milk, dairy foods, vegetable oils, eggs
• body stores them in the liver & fatty tissues or use at a later date

Question 3

where are water-soluble v. found in & where are they stored

Answer 3

• found in:
  fruit, vegetables and dairy products
• stored in the body so they need to be taken daily

Question 4

source & exercise related function of vitamin C

Answer 4

source: green vegetables and fruit

function:
. protects cells & keeps them healthy
. maintenance of bones, teeth, gums & ligaments

Question 5

source & exercise related function of vitamin D

Answer 5

source: oily fish, dairy produce & sunlight

function:
. absorption of calcium which keeps bones & teeth healthy

Question 6

source & exercise related function of vitamin B1

Answer 6

source: yeast, egg, liver, nuts, red meat

function:
. works with other B1 vitamins to break down & release energy from food
. keeps nervous system healthy

Question 7

source & exercise related function of vitamin B2

Answer 7

source: dairy products, liver, vegetables, eggs

function:
. works with other B1 v. to break down & release energy from food
. keeps the skin, eyes & nervous system healthy

Question 8

source & exercise related function of vitamin B6

Answer 8

source: meat, fish, eggs, bread, vegetables

function:
. helps form Hb
. helps body use & store energy from protein & carb in food

Question 9

source & exercise related function of vitamin B12

Answer 9

source: red meat, dairy products, fish

function:
. makes RBC & keeps the nervous system healthy
. releases energy from food