Vitamins

Question 1

What are examples of water soluble vitamins

Answer 1

Vitamin c
Vitamin b1
Vitamin b12
Folate ( folic acid )

Question 2

Examples of fat soluble vitamins

Answer 2

Vitamin a
Vitamin d

Question 3

What is another name for vitamin c

Answer 3

ascorbic acid

Question 4

What is the functions of vitamin c

Answer 4

• Helps protect and keep blood vessels healthy
• helps the body absorb iron from food
• promotes development of cognitive tissues (collagen) which binds cells together
• helps wounds to heal
• has antioxidant properties

Question 5

Sources of vitamin c

Answer 5

• peppers
• broccoli
• sweet potato
• citrus fruits
• kiwi fruit
• blackcurrant
• stawberries
• Brussels sprouts

Question 6

Initial Deficiency of vitamin c symptoms

Answer 6

•tiredness
• irritability
• pain in muscles & joints

Question 7

Continued deficiency of vitamin c

Answer 7

• Blood vessel walls weaken and break
• gums bleed & teeth loosen

Question 8

Prolonged deficiency of vitamin c (survey)

Answer 8

• Scar tissue weakens
• wounds fail to heal
 • Anaemia

Question 9

When would the symptoms of scurvy appear

Answer 9

• If the body’s store drops below 300 mg which takes about 3 months

Question 10

What is another name for vitamin b1

Answer 10

• Thiaimin

Question 11

What are the functions of vitamin b1

Answer 11

• Essential for the release of energy
•required for normal growth in children
• required for the healthy functiong of the nervous system, muscles and the heart