Vitamins And Minerals Flashcards
Nutritional requirements differ slightly for….
Young children, adolescents, and during pregnancy, and breast feeding
What is the difference between a microgram and a miligram?
A Microgram is 1000 times smaller then a Miligram
*What is Vitamin A good for?
Eyesight, growth, appetite, taste
*What are good sources of Vitamin A?
Liver, cod liver oil, carrots, reen leafy vegetables, egg yolks, enriched margarine, milk products, and yellow fruits
*What is Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) good for?
Nervous system, digestion, muscles, heart, alcohol-damaged nerve tissues
*What are good sources of Vitain B1?
Liver, yeast, egg yolk, cereal, red meat, nuts, and wheatgerm
*What is Vitamin C good for?
Immune defence system, protection from viruses and bacteria, healing wounds, reducing cholesterol, cell lifespan and preventing scurvy
*What are good sources of Vitamin C?
Citrus fruits, kiwi fruits, berries, tomatoes, cauliflower, potatoes, green leaf vegetables and peppers
*What is Vitamin D good for?
Strong bones and teeth
*What are good sources of Vitamin D?
Salmon, Tuna, Milk
*What are Folic Acids good for?
Production of red blood cells. It is essential for the first 3 months of pregnancy to prevent birth defects
*What are good sources of Folic Acids?
Carrots, yeast, liver, egg yolks, melon, apricots, pimpkin, avocado, beans, rye and wholewheat, and green leaf vegetables