Vitamins Flashcards

1
Q

what are the water soluble vitamins

A

B and C

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2
Q

can water soluble be stored in our body

A

no it needs to be consumed daily

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3
Q

what is the name for B1

A

thiamin

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4
Q

what is the name for B2

A

riboflavin

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5
Q

what are the three B vitamins

A

B1
B2
Folic acid

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6
Q

what do B1 do

A

give energy from carbs and helps the nervous system function

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7
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food sources of B1

A

milk, meat, bread, wholegrains

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8
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what do B2 do

A

give energy from protein, carbs, fats and good for growth in children

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9
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food sources of B2

A

milk, meat, green veg

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10
Q

what do vitamin C do

A

fight infections,heal wounds, forms connective tissues in the body

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11
Q

is vitamin c and antioxidant

if yes what does it help

A

yes

it helps to reduce the risk of heart diseases and some cancers

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12
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food sources of C

A

oranges, strawberries, potatoes, green veg, kiwi

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13
Q

what are vitamins and mineral called

A

micronutrent

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14
Q

what are the fat soluble vitamins

A

A,D,E,K

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15
Q

what do antioxidants do

A

reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancer

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16
Q

what do A do

A

growth in children, good for eyesight, anioxidant

17
Q

food sources of A

A

liver,carrots, red fruit,veg, whole milk

18
Q

what do D do

A

helps to absorb calcium , it works with phosphorus to make strong teeth and bones, prevents rickets in children

19
Q

sources and food sources of D

A

found in sunlight, oily fish, egg yolk, fortified breakfast cereal, magerine

20
Q

what do E do

A

maintains cell membranes, an antioxidant

21
Q

food sources of E

A

veg oil, green leafy veg, peanuts,any plant oil,seeds,wheatgrem [fibre part of wheat]