Vitamins Flashcards
Water soluble contains.
B group and vitamin C
Fat soluble contains
Vitamins A D E and K
B group functions
Release of energy from foods
Growth
Healthy nerves
Helps prevent neural tube defects in the unborn child
B group sources
Red meat Fish Milk Cheese Eggs Brown bread
Vitamin c functions
General health
Healthy skin and gums
Helps the body absorb iron
Helps to heal wounds
Vitamin C sources
Fruit and vegetables
Vitamin A functions
Prevents night blindness
Growth
Healthy eyes
Healthy skin
Vitamin A sources
Butter Oily fish Margarine Eggs Offal
Vitamin D functions
Healthy bones and teeth
D sources
Sunshine
Eggs
Liver
Margarine
E functions
An antioxidant
Healthy red blood cells
E sources
Nuts
Seeds
Eggs
Cereals
K functions
Help blood to clot
K sources
Made in the intestine;green vegetables
Cereals
What are the two groups that vitamins are divided into.
Water soluble and fat soluble.