Vitamins and Minerals Flashcards
1
Q
Rickets is caused by…
A
Vitamin D deficiency
2
Q
Sources of vitamin A
A
Carrots
3
Q
Kwashiorkor
A
A disease caused by protein deficiency that causes weakness, dry skin and
4
Q
Vitamin C deficiency can cause…
A
Scurvy
5
Q
The six essential nutrients are…
A
Amino acids, vitamins, protein, lipids, fibre, calcium
6
Q
Dietary fibre function
A
To give the guts something to grip and make food go down easier
7
Q
Vitamin C sources
A
Citrus fruits
8
Q
Rickets is a deficiency of…
A
Vitamin D
9
Q
Vitamin D deficiency can cause…
A
Rickets, bone weakness
10
Q
Vitamin B deficiency can cause…
A
Beri-beri
