vitamins Flashcards
function of protein
required for growth, repair and maintenance of body cells and tissue
food sources of protein
red meat
function of carbohydrates
- to supply the body with energy for all activities
- to supply energy to maintain normal body temperature
food sources of carbohydrates
potato
pasta
function of fat
provides a concentrated source of energy
food sources of fat
meat, butter
function of vitamin a
required to make visual purple which assists with good vision in dim light
food sources of vitamin a
green leafy vegetables, carrots
function of vitamin d
- must be present so calcium can be absorpbed
- acts with calcium and phosphorus to form strong bones and teeth
food sources of vitamin d
the suns ultra-violet rays reacting on the skin
cod
function of vitamin e
antioxidant vitamin that helps to prevent certain cancers and heart disease
food sources of vitamin e
egg yolk
function of vitamin k
important for ensuring that the blood clots when injured so preventing harmful blood loss
food sources of vitamin k
green vegetables, meat
function of vitamin c
must be present for the absorption of iron therefore helping to prevent anaemia
food sources of vitamin c
blackcurrants, green peppers
function of vitamin b1
essential for the release of energy from carbohydrates
food sources of vitamin b1
milk, egg
function of vitamin b2
essential for the release of energy from food especially protein, carbohydrates and fats
food sources of vitamin b2
milk, egg
function of vitamin b3
essential for the release of energy from food especially carbohydrates
food sources of vitamin b3
milk, egg
function of vitamin b12
helps prevent certain forms of anaemia
food sources of vitamin b12
meat