Vitamins And Minerals Flashcards

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Nutritional requirements differ slightly for….

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Young children, adolescents, and during pregnancy, and breast feeding

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What is the difference between a microgram and a miligram?

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A Microgram is 1000 times smaller then a Miligram

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*What is Vitamin A good for?

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Eyesight, growth, appetite, taste

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*What are good sources of Vitamin A?

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Liver, cod liver oil, carrots, reen leafy vegetables, egg yolks, enriched margarine, milk products, and yellow fruits

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*What is Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) good for?

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Nervous system, digestion, muscles, heart, alcohol-damaged nerve tissues

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*What are good sources of Vitain B1?

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Liver, yeast, egg yolk, cereal, red meat, nuts, and wheatgerm

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*What is Vitamin C good for?

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Immune defence system, protection from viruses and bacteria, healing wounds, reducing cholesterol, cell lifespan and preventing scurvy

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*What are good sources of Vitamin C?

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Citrus fruits, kiwi fruits, berries, tomatoes, cauliflower, potatoes, green leaf vegetables and peppers

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*What is Vitamin D good for?

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Strong bones and teeth

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*What are good sources of Vitamin D?

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Salmon, Tuna, Milk

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*What are Folic Acids good for?

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Production of red blood cells. It is essential for the first 3 months of pregnancy to prevent birth defects

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*What are good sources of Folic Acids?

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Carrots, yeast, liver, egg yolks, melon, apricots, pimpkin, avocado, beans, rye and wholewheat, and green leaf vegetables

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