Vitamins Flashcards
what is vitamin A used for?
used for a healthy immune system, keeps the mucous membranes moist.
what happens if you have to much vitamin A
it can cause vision problems, such as blurred vision or changes in vision. it can also cause skin changes, such as dryness, peeling, redness, bone pain, bone weakness
what is Vitamin a also called?
Retinal
where is vitamin a found in
oily fish, and dairy products
where is vitamin D found?
olives, fish, egg, liver
who need to take Vitamin D
pregnant women, childern under 2, adults over 60
what is vitamin D used for
calcium in bones, stronger teeth
what happens if children and older people do not get vitamin D
children can develop rickets. older people can lead to Ostioperosis.
why can children develop rickets?
not enough vitamin D
what vitamins are people in the UK deficent in?
Vitamin D
what is Vitamin C also called?
Asorbic Acids
where is vitimin C found
Fruit products and dark green leafy vegtables
what vitamins do Fruit products and dark green leafy vegtables contain
Vitamin C
