Vitamins Flashcards
Vitamins
- were initially named after the alphabet.They now have scientists names
- body requires them in small quantities
Types of vitamins
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
-Vitamin B and C are called water soluble because they dissolve in water and are lost in water
-vitamin A and D are called fat soluble because they dissolve in fat
Function of vitamin a
- help vision in dim light
- helps to resist infection
- for healthy skin
- growth in children
Sources of vitamin a
Liver Kidney Milk Cheese Green leafy dark vegetables Deficiency disease-night blindness
Functions of vitamin d
- to male strong bones and teeth
2. for absorption of calcium
Sources of vitamin D
Milk
Cheese
Carrots
Sunlight
Deficiency disease of vitamin d
-rickets in children
Function for vitamin b
For energy release
Sources of vitamin B
Cereals
Yeast
Eggs
Milk
Functions of vitamin c
Healing of wounds
Clear skin
Prevent cold
Sources
Of vitamin c
Citrus fruits
Pawpaw ,strawberries and kiwi
Green pepper
Green leafy vegetables
Deficiency disease of vitamin c
Scurvy