Vitamins And Minerals Flashcards
Why are vitamins and minerals an important part of our diet?
We need a variety of them in small amounts to help our body grow and function
Where can we get vitamins and minerals from?
Food and tablets
Which food contains vitamin A?
Carrots, milk, eggs, leafy greens, liver and fish
If you don’t have enough vitamin A what can you suffer from?
Poor immune system
Poor sight
What does Vitamin A help with?
Helps your immune system
Strengthens teeth and bones
What food contains vitamin E?
Almonds
Hazelnuts
Wheat
Sunflowers
If you don’t have enough vitamin E what can you suffer from?
Poor absorption of fat
Muscle weakness
What does vitamin E help with?
Slows down the ageing process of cells
Which foods contains vitamin C?
Strawberries Oranges Cauliflower Chilli Peppers
If you don’t have enough vitamin C you can suffer from
Red swollen gums
Scurvy
What does vitamin D help with?
Healthy bones
Absorption of calcium
What food contains vitamin D?
Fatty fish
Dairy
Oranges
If you don’t have enough of vitamin D you can suffer from?
Bone pain
Muscle weakness
Rickets
When were all vitamins identified?
Between 1913 and 1948
How many groups can vitamins be divided into?
2
