Vitamins Flashcards
what are the water soluble vitamins
B and C
can water soluble be stored in our body
no it needs to be consumed daily
what is the name for B1
thiamin
what is the name for B2
riboflavin
what are the three B vitamins
B1
B2
Folic acid
what do B1 do
give energy from carbs and helps the nervous system function
food sources of B1
milk, meat, bread, wholegrains
what do B2 do
give energy from protein, carbs, fats and good for growth in children
food sources of B2
milk, meat, green veg
what do vitamin C do
fight infections,heal wounds, forms connective tissues in the body
is vitamin c and antioxidant
if yes what does it help
yes
it helps to reduce the risk of heart diseases and some cancers
food sources of C
oranges, strawberries, potatoes, green veg, kiwi
what are vitamins and mineral called
micronutrent
what are the fat soluble vitamins
A,D,E,K
what do antioxidants do
reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancer
what do A do
growth in children, good for eyesight, anioxidant
food sources of A
liver,carrots, red fruit,veg, whole milk
what do D do
helps to absorb calcium , it works with phosphorus to make strong teeth and bones, prevents rickets in children
sources and food sources of D
found in sunlight, oily fish, egg yolk, fortified breakfast cereal, magerine
what do E do
maintains cell membranes, an antioxidant
food sources of E
veg oil, green leafy veg, peanuts,any plant oil,seeds,wheatgrem [fibre part of wheat]
