Vitamins (Advanced Info)

Question 1

Name the types of water soluble vitamins

Answer 1

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), B1, B2, B3, Folic Acid and B12

Question 2

Name the types of fat soluble vitamins

Answer 2

Vitamins A, D, E and K

Question 3

What is a water soluble vitamin?

Answer 3

They are vitamins that our bodies do not store. They dissolve in water when they are ingested, then go into the blood stream.

Question 4

What is a fat soluble vitamin?

Answer 4

They are those that are normally stored in the body. Once ingested, they dissolve in fat

Question 5

Scientific name for vitamin A

Answer 5

Retinol/carotene

Question 6

Scientific name for vitamin D

Answer 6

Cholecalciferol

Question 7

Scientific name for vitamin E

Answer 7

Tocopherols

Question 8

Scientific name for vitamin K

Answer 8

Napthoquinones

Question 9

Scientific name for vitamin B1

Answer 9

Thiamin

Question 10

Scientific name for vitamin B2

Answer 10

Riboflavin

Question 11

Scientific name for vitamin B3

Answer 11

Niacin/nicotinic acid

Question 12

Scientific name for vitamin B6

Answer 12

Pyridoxine

Question 13

Scientific name for vitamin B12

Answer 13

Cyanocobalamin

Question 14

Scientific name for vitamin C

Answer 14

Ascorbic acid

Question 15

Function for Vitamin A

Answer 15

Aids good eye sight
Helps prevent infections
Anti-oxidant

Question 16

Function for Vitamin D

Answer 16

Essential for growth of bones and teeth

Calcium and phosphorus cannot be laid down without Vitamin D

Question 17

Function for Vitamin E

Answer 17

Protects fats in the body from being oxidised

Decreases the risk of some cancers and cataracts

Question 18

Function for Vitamin K

Answer 18

Essential for the normal clotting of blood

Question 19

Function for Vitamin B1

Answer 19

Needed for growth and general good health

Needed in breakdown of carbohydrates

Question 20

Function for Vitamin B2

Answer 20

Helps the body obtain energy from food

Question 21

Function for Vitamin B3

Answer 21

General health and release of energy from carbohydrates

Question 22

Function for Vitamin B6

Answer 22

General health and releases energy from carbohydrates

Thought to alleviate stress

Question 23

Function for Vitamin B12

Answer 23

Needed for amino acid metabolism and other enzymes

Question 24

Function for Vitamin Folic Acid

Answer 24

Helps B12 to divide cells

Question 25

Function for Vitamin C

Answer 25

``` Essential to form collagen Aids healing Helps growth Large quantities boost immune system Anti-oxidant ```

Question 26

Sources for Vitamin A

Answer 26

As retinol - liver, egg yolk, fish As carotene - carrots, apricots, tomatoes Carotene must be converted into retinol first for body to absorb

Question 27

Sources for Vitamin D

Answer 27

Oily fish - sardines Fish liver oils Egg yolks Sunlight on skin

Question 28

Sources for Vitamin E

Answer 28

``` Vegetable oils Poultry Wholegrain breads Eggs Fortified breakfast cereals ```

Question 29

Sources for Vitamin K

Answer 29

Present in veg - spinach, cabbage The greener the veg, the more vit K Also made by the body

Question 30

Sources for Vitamin B1

Answer 30

Wholegrain cereals, yeast, marmite

Question 31

Sources for Vitamin B2

Answer 31

Lean meat, milk, eggs, liver

Question 32

Sources for Vitamin B3

Answer 32

Wholegrain cereals, liver, marmite

Question 33

Sources for Vitamin B6

Answer 33

Wholegrain cereals, marmite, yeast

Question 34

Sources for Vitamin B12

Answer 34

Only found in animal products - meat and dairy products

Question 35

Sources for Vitamin Folic Acid

Answer 35

Offal, pulses, raw green veg, bread

Question 36

Sources for Vitamin C

Answer 36

Richest - blackcurrants, citrus fruit, peppers Commonest - potatoes

Question 37

Deficiency of vitamin A

Answer 37

Children do not grow properly Difficult for the body to fight infection Long term deficiency may lead to night blindness

Question 38

Deficiency of vitamin D

Answer 38

In children, it can cause rickets, which is a softening of the bone. In adults, it can cause osteomalacia. It can also cause osteoporosis

Question 39

Deficiency of vitamin B1

Answer 39

Slows growth and development | Sévère deficiency causes beri beri

Question 40

Deficiency of vitamin B2

Answer 40

Poor growth rate | Skin and eye problems

Question 41

Deficiency of vitamin B3

Answer 41

Pellagra, rough sore skin, weakness and depression

Question 42

Deficiency of vitamin B9

Answer 42

Tiredness and anaemia Depression Forgetfulness Irritability

Question 43

Deficiency of vitamin B12

Answer 43

Nerves not working correctly may lead to paralysis, memory loss and confusion Also causes pernicious anaemia

Question 44

Deficiency of vitamin C

Answer 44

Spotty skin, swollen gums and loose teeth | In severe cases, scurvy develops