Vitamins Flashcards
1
Q
Vitamins
A
- were initially named after the alphabet.They now have scientists names
- body requires them in small quantities
2
Q
Types of vitamins
A
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
3
Q
Function of vitamin a
A
- help vision in dim light
- helps to resist infection
- for healthy skin
- growth in children
4
Q
Sources of vitamin a
A
Liver Kidney Milk Cheese Green leafy dark vegetables Deficiency disease-night blindness
5
Q
Functions of vitamin d
A
- to male strong bones and teeth
2. for absorption of calcium
6
Q
Sources of vitamin D
A
Milk
Cheese
Carrots
Sunlight
7
Q
Deficiency disease of vitamin d
A
-rickets in children
8
Q
Function for vitamin b
A
For energy release
9
Q
Sources of vitamin B
A
Cereals
Yeast
Eggs
Milk
10
Q
Functions of vitamin c
A
Healing of wounds
Clear skin
Prevent cold
11
Q
Sources
Of vitamin c
A
Citrus fruits
Pawpaw ,strawberries and kiwi
Green pepper
Green leafy vegetables
12
Q
Deficiency disease of vitamin c
A
Scurvy
