Vitamins and Minerals

Question 1

FS: vitamin A

Answer 1

• supports cell growth
• helps see in the dark

Question 2

FS Vitamin D

Answer 2

• maintains immune functioning
• maintains bone strength
• calcium absorption

Question 3

FS Vitamin E

Answer 3

• supports skin health
• improves immune health

Question 4

FS vitamin K

Answer 4

• aids blood clotting
• improves blood flow

Question 5

WS Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

Answer 5

• protects cells
• maintenance of bones, teeth, gums and connective tissue e.g. ligaments
  Sources: green vegetables, fruit

Question 6

WS Vitamin B

Answer 6

• release energy from food
• all B vitamins work together

Question 7

WS Vitamin B complex

Answer 7

• consumed to increase intake of all B vitamins

Question 8

WS vitamin B1 (thiamin)

Answer 8

• keeps nervous system healthy
  Sources: yeast, eggs, nuts, red meat, cereal

Question 9

WS Vitamin B12 (folate)

Answer 9

• keeps immune system healthy
• makes RBCs which prevents anaemia
  Sources: red meat, dairy, fish

Question 10

WS Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)

Answer 10

• keeps skin, eyes and nervous system healthy
  Sources: dairy, liver, vegetables, eggs, fruit

Question 11

WS vitamin B6

Answer 11

• helps form haemoglobin
• helps body use and store energy from protein and carbohydrates in food
  Sources: meat, fish, eggs, bread, vegetables, cereals

Question 12

Calcium

Answer 12

• helps build bone and reduces chance of injury to bones
• aids muscular contractions

Question 13

Sodium

Answer 13

• regulates fluid balance (particularly when sweating)
• excess sodium can lead to high BP

Question 14

Iron

Answer 14

• required to produce oxygen
• assists oxygen transportation

Question 15

Phosphorus

Answer 15

• required for energy production

Question 16

Magnesium

Answer 16

• protects against oxidative stress
• toxic effects of free radicals in the body