Vitamins Flashcards
1
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Functions of Vitamin A
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- help to see in dim light
- one of the antioxidant vitamin that remove free radicals forming up
2
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Sources of Vitamin A
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Animal Sources
- milk
- cheese
- eggs
Plant sources
- spinach
- carrots
- tomatoes
3
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Vitamin B1, B2, B3 functions
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- releases energy from carbohydrates
- required for the normal growth
4
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Vitamin B12 functions
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- helps prevent anaemia
- protects the nervous system
5
Q
Sources of Vitamin B1, B2, B3 and B12
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- wholemeal bread
- wholemeal pasta
- meat
- liver
- kidney
6
Q
Functions of vitamin c
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- helps the absorption of iron
- one of the antioxidant vitamins
- helps cuts and sounds to heal quicker
7
Q
Sources of vitamin c
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- blackcurrants
- kiwi fruits
- oranges
- lemons
8
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Functions of vitamin D
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- helps the absorption of calcium
- promotes quicker healing of bone fractures
9
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Sources of Vitamin D
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- Sun
- egg yolk
- beans
- lentils
10
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Functions of Vitamin E
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- one of the antioxidant vitamins to help fight off free radicals
- involved in the maintenance of cell membranes
11
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Sources of Vitamin E
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- egg yolk
- oats
- milk
