vitamins

Question 1

function of protein

Answer 1

required for growth, repair and maintenance of body cells and tissue

Question 2

food sources of protein

Answer 2

red meat

Question 3

function of carbohydrates

Answer 3

• to supply the body with energy for all activities

- to supply energy to maintain normal body temperature

Question 4

food sources of carbohydrates

Answer 4

potato

pasta

Question 5

function of fat

Answer 5

provides a concentrated source of energy

Question 6

food sources of fat

Answer 6

meat, butter

Question 7

function of vitamin a

Answer 7

required to make visual purple which assists with good vision in dim light

Question 8

food sources of vitamin a

Answer 8

green leafy vegetables, carrots

Question 9

function of vitamin d

Answer 9

• must be present so calcium can be absorpbed

- acts with calcium and phosphorus to form strong bones and teeth

Question 10

food sources of vitamin d

Answer 10

the suns ultra-violet rays reacting on the skin

cod

Question 11

function of vitamin e

Answer 11

antioxidant vitamin that helps to prevent certain cancers and heart disease

Question 12

food sources of vitamin e

Answer 12

egg yolk

Question 13

function of vitamin k

Answer 13

important for ensuring that the blood clots when injured so preventing harmful blood loss

Question 14

food sources of vitamin k

Answer 14

green vegetables, meat

Question 15

function of vitamin c

Answer 15

must be present for the absorption of iron therefore helping to prevent anaemia

Question 16

food sources of vitamin c

Answer 16

blackcurrants, green peppers

Question 17

function of vitamin b1

Answer 17

essential for the release of energy from carbohydrates

Question 18

food sources of vitamin b1

Answer 18

milk, egg

Question 19

function of vitamin b2

Answer 19

essential for the release of energy from food especially protein, carbohydrates and fats

Question 20

food sources of vitamin b2

Answer 20

milk, egg

Question 21

function of vitamin b3

Answer 21

essential for the release of energy from food especially carbohydrates

Question 22

food sources of vitamin b3

Answer 22

milk, egg

Question 23

function of vitamin b12

Answer 23

helps prevent certain forms of anaemia

Question 24

food sources of vitamin b12

Answer 24

meat

Question 25

function of iron

Answer 25

• component of haemoglobin
• haemoglobin is required to transport oxygen around the body to every cell so that we don’t feel tired and then eventually become anaemic

Question 26

food sources of iron

Answer 26

red meat

Question 27

function of phosphorus

Answer 27

works with calcium in the formation, development and maintenance of bones and teeth

Question 28

food sources of phosphorus

Answer 28

milk, cheese

Question 29

function of sodium

Answer 29

essential for maintaining the correct fluid balance of the body

Question 30

food sources of sodium

Answer 30

table salt

Question 31

function of folic acid

Answer 31

essential for the formation of blood cells

essential for normal growth

Question 32

food sources of folic acid

Answer 32

green leafy vegetables

dairy products

Question 33

function of calcium

Answer 33

works with phosphorus to make calcium phosphate which is the chief material that gives bones and teeth their hardness

Question 34

food sources of calcium

Answer 34

milk, cheese