Vitamins & Minerals Flashcards
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Function of Vitamin A
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- Vision
- Healthy immune system
- Cell growth
- Antioxidant properties
2
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Function of Vitamin B9 (Folate)
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- Important for red blood cell formation and healthy cell growth and function
- Essential during early pregnancy to reduce the risk of brain and spine defects (Spina Bifida)
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Function of Vitamin C
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- Vital for healing processes
- Needed to form blood vessels
- Antioxidant protecting against free radical damage
4
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Function of Vitamin D
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- Regulates the absorption and retainment of calcium and phosphurus
- Helps with hormone function
- Nervous system regulation
- Bone development and strength
- Cell growth
5
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Food sources for Vitamin A
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Carrots, Fish, liver, eggs, dairy, green leafy vegetables
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Food sources for Vitamin B9 (folate)
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Wholegrains - bread, cereal, pasta, rice, fruit, dark leafy veg
7
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Food sources for Vitamin C
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Citrus fruits - kiwi, lemon, orange, tomato, white potatoes
8
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Food sources for Vitamin D
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Flesh fatty fish - oil, liver, egg yolk, cheese, red meat, sunlight
9
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Food sources for Vitamin
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10
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Function of Iodine
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- Makes thyroid hormones which control the body’s metabolism
- Thyroid hormones essential for proper brain and bone development in pregnancy
11
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Function of Iron
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- Growth and development
- Carries oxygen to lungs and body via haemoglobin
- Supports energy levels
12
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Function of Sodium
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- Maintenance of cellular homeostasis
- Regulates fluid and electrolyte balance
- Conducts nerve impulses
13
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Function of Calcium
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- Maintains strong and healthy bones and teeth
- Helps muscles contract and regulate heart rythm
14
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Function of Potassium
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- Maintains normal levels of fluid within cells
- Helps muscles contract
- Supports normal blood pressure
15
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Food sources for Iodine
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Seaweed, fish, chicken, iodised table salt, eggs, milk
