Vitamins And Minerals

Question 0

3 carotene

Answer 0

Carrots
Green leafy veg
Citrus fruits
Tomatoes

Question 1

3 sources of retinol vitamin A

Answer 1

Cheese
Eggs
Oily fish

Question 2

Functions of retinol

Answer 2

Promotes healthy eyesight, skin and immune system. Normal growth as well

Question 3

Excess vitamin A

Answer 3

Can be toxic, can seriously effect skin and joints especially to children

Can lead to still birth or miscarriage if your pregnant

Question 4

Deficiency of retinol

Answer 4

Poor vision and night blindness

Growth can be stunted

Question 5

Deficiency of carotene

Answer 5

Leave skin yellow

Question 6

Sources of vitamin d

Answer 6

Oily fish
Eggs
Meat
Butter

UV light rays

Question 7

Functions of vitamin D

Answer 7

Helps regulate calcium intake and absorption

Helps bones and teeth to become stronger

Question 8

Excess vitamin D

Answer 8

Can cause too much calcium to be absorbed, will be deposited in lungs and kidneys which could lead to death

Question 9

Deficiency

Answer 9

Children - rickets

Adults - osteomalacia

Question 10

Sources of vitamin b1

Answer 10

Bread 
Flour
Eggs
Milk
Fortified breakfast cereals

Question 11

Functions of b1

Answer 11

Needed for energy release
Required for normal growth
Needed for function and maintenance of cells

Question 12

Deficiencies without b1

Answer 12

Growth retarded in children
Nerves become inflamed and are painful
Reflexes are reduced
Disease beriberi

Question 13

Excess b1

Answer 13

Rare

Question 14

Sources of b12

Answer 14

Milk 
Fish 
Eggs
Red meat
Salmon
Cod
Cheese
Fortified cereals

Also produced in intestines by bacteria

Question 15

Functions of b12

Answer 15

Used to produce amino acids

Promotes healthy blood

Question 16

Deficiency of b12

Answer 16

Megablastic anaemia or pernicious anaemia

Symptoms Include tiredness, Pale skin and lack of energy

Question 17

Excess of b12

Answer 17

Rare bc its water soluble

Question 18

Sources of folate

Answer 18

Pulses
Potatoes
Green leafy veg
Okra
Fruit

Question 19

Functions of folate

Answer 19

Essential for normal growth
Essential for red blood cells
Required for the release of energy, especially amino acids

Question 20

Sources and functions of folic acid

Answer 20

Take tablets, used to prevent spins birds, should be taken 3 months before and after getting pregnant

Question 21

Deficiency of folate

Answer 21

Failure to grow

Risk of anaemia

Question 22

Excess folate

Answer 22

Rare

Question 23

Sources of iron, animal

Answer 23

Lamb
Liver
Beef
Poultry
Pork

Question 24

Sources of iron, plants

Answer 24

Beans
Nuts
Dried fruit
Eggs

Question 25

Functions of iron

Answer 25

Required for red blood cells
Boosts energy levels
Normal immune system

Question 26

Deficiency

Answer 26

Anaemia

Question 27

Excess iron

Answer 27

Can be fatal,especially to children. Can lead to constipation nausea ect

Question 28

Sources of Vitamin c

Answer 28

Citrus fruits
Peppers broccoli
Sweet potato

Question 29

Functions of vitamin c

Answer 29

Healthy immune system
Antioxidant reduce risk off CHD
heal wounds and repair body systems

Question 30

Excess vitamin c

Answer 30

Mild digestive upsets eg wind

Question 31

Deficiency of c

Answer 31

Scurvy, low immune system, higher chance of cancer or CHD

Question 32

Sources of calcium

Answer 32

Dairy products
Green Leafy veg
Nuts
White bread

Question 33

Functions of calcium

Answer 33

Keep teeth and bones formed and maintained
Required for blood to clot
Required for functioning of muscles and nerves

Question 34

Deficiency of calcium

Answer 34

Rickets or osteomalacia

Sore muscles and nerves

Question 35

Excess calcium

Answer 35

Kidney probs eg kidney stones

Question 36

What increases calcium and iron absorbtion?

Answer 36

Calcium - phytic acid, Oxates

Iron - tannins in tea, phosphates