vitamins and minerals Flashcards
What are the 6 main vitamins?
A, B1, B2, C, D, E, K
What is the function of vitamin A?
helps vision, healthy immune system
What is the function of vitamin B1?
healthy nervous system, release energy from carbohydrates
What is the function of vitamin B2?
keeps skin, eyes and nervous system healthy, release energy from food
What is the function of vitamin C?
absorption of Iron, helps wounds heal and resist infection
What is the function of vitamin D?
strong bones and teeth
DEFICIENCY: vitamin A
night blindess
DEFICIENCY: vitamin B1
Beri Beri (muscle wasting disease)
DEFICIENCY: vitamin B2
swollen tongue, sores around corners of mouth
DEFICIENCY: vitamin C
scurvy, iron deficiency (anaemia)
DEFICIENCY: vitamin D
calcium deficiency (weak teeth and bones), rickets
FOOD SOURCE: vitamin A
oily fish, egg yolk, dairy products
FOOD SOURCE: vitamin B1
red meat, dairy, products seeds, nuts, beans
FOOD SOURCE: vitamin B2
red meat, dairy products
FOOD SOURCE: vitamin C
citrus fruits, dark green veg