Vitamins and minerals

Question 1

What is vitamin A for and where is it found

Answer 1

Good for eyesight
Antioxidant
Found in liver, butter, oily fish, orange/ yellow fruit or veg

Question 2

Vitamin D

Answer 2

Healthy bones and teeth

Egg yolk, sun and oily fish

Question 3

Vitamin E

Answer 3

Healthy skin and eyes
Antioxidant
Leafy greens (spinach and kale), broccoli and nuts

Question 4

Vitamin K

Answer 4

Clot blood, heal wounds, maintain immune system and bones

Leafy greens, cereals, vegetable oils

Question 5

B1

Answer 5

Nervous system and energy release

Bread, pasta, rice

Question 6

B2

Answer 6

Repair of tissue and energy release

Milk, eggs, cheese and leafy greens

Question 7

B3

Answer 7

Nervous system, skin , energy release

Wheat,nuts, meat and fish

Question 8

B9

Answer 8

Growth, healthy babies, makes red blood cells

Liver, peas, leafy greens

Question 9

B12

Answer 9

Nervous system, red blood cells with b9

Milk, eggs, meat

Question 10

C

Answer 10

Protects body from infection, healthy blood vessels, heal wounds
Citrus fruits

Question 11

Calcium

Answer 11

Strong bones and teeth

Milk, cheese, hard water

Question 12

Iron

Answer 12

Form haemoglobin ( red blood cells)
Dark green veg and red meat

Question 13

Sodium

Answer 13

Controls the water content of the body

Most foods

Question 14

Phosphorus

Answer 14

Healthy bones and teeth

Protein rich foods

Question 15

Fluorine

Answer 15

Strengthen teeth, hardens enamel and prevents tooth decay

Dental products

Question 16

Iodine

Answer 16

Make some hormones

Seafood, dairy, veg

Question 17

Fibre

Answer 17

Function of digestive system

Veg, whole meal products, nuts

Question 18

Water

Answer 18

Eliminate waste from the body, control body temp, aid digestion