Vitamins Flashcards
What vitamin classification is needed everyday as the body cannot store them?
Water soluble
What group of vitamins is vitamin A in?
Fat soluble
What vitamin classification can be stored in the liver?
Fat soluble
Name 1 function of vitamin A and what food is it found in?
Night vision
Liver, oily fish, butter, carrots, green leafy veg, red fruit
Name 3 vitamin K rich foods
Avocado, green apple, green grapes, kiwi, honeydew melon, lime, artichoke, green pears, asparagus, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, green beans, cucumber, kale, cabbage, celery
Name 1 function of vitamin K
Blood clotting
What is beta carotene
A precursor of vitamin A
What are 3 symptoms of vitamin K
Bruising easily, bleeding gums, nose bleeds
Name 2 different vitamin categories
Water soluble vitamins and fat soluble vitamins
Name 1 function of vitamin D
The formation of bones
Name 3 sources of vitamin D
Oily fish, cheese