Vitamins and Minerals Flashcards
What does Vitamin E do?
Vitamin E helps maintain healthy skin and eyes and strengthens the body’s natural defense system.
Where is Vitamin E found?
-Plant oils
-Nuts
-Seeds
-Wheatgerm
What does Vitamin A do?
It is important for normal vision, the immune system, reproduction, growth and development.
Where is Vitamin A found?
-Fish
-Organ meats(liver)
-Dairy products
- Eggs
What does the Vitamin B group do?
It is responsible for maintaining healthy skin cells, brain cells and other body tissues. Certain B Vitamins are needed more in certain age groups and women need B6 and B12 more than men.
Where are B Vitamins found?
-Meat
-Eggs
-Dairy products
What does Vitamin D do?
It helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body.
Where is Vitamin D found?
-Fatty fish(trout, tuna, salmon, mackerel)
What does Vitamin C do?
Helps protect your cells against the effects of free radicals.
Where is Vitamin C found?
-Citrus fruits
-Berries
-Potatoes
-Tomatoes
-Peppers
-Cabbage
-Brussels sprouts
-Broccoli
-Spinach
What does Calcium do?
Helps build strong bones and teeth.
Regulates muscle contractions and makes sure blood clots normally.
Where is Calcium found?
-Milk
-Cheese
-Other dairy products
What does Iron do?
The body uses Iron to make haemoglobin. Your body also needs Iron to make some hormones.
Where is Iron found?
-Liver
-Red meat
-Beans
-Nuts
What does Phosphorus do?
It is needed for the growth, maintenance and repair of all tissues and cells.
