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Vitamins, Minerals And Water Flashcards

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What are the far soluble vitamins?

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A
D
E
K

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Are vitamins and minerals micronutrients or macronutrients?

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Micronutrients

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What is the general function of vitamins and minerals in the diet?

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To maintain health and be healthy

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Which vitamin helps skin and helps eyes and helps night vision?

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Vitamin A

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Where is vitamin A found?

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Liver
Fish
Eggs

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What mineral does vitamin D work well with ?

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Calcium

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What vitamin helps form strong bones and teeth ?

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Vitamin D

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What vitamin can be absorbed from sunlight?

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Vitamin D

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What is the function of vitamin B?

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To release energy
To help normal growth
To maintain healthy skin

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What is the function of vitamin c?

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To heal cuts and wounds

To help with formation of connective tissue

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Which vitamin is found mainly in citrus fruits?

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Vitamin C

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What is iron needed for in the diet?

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Needed to form red blood cells which contain haemoglobin

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What foods is iron found in?

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Red meat
Kidneys
Liver
Green vegetables

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What is the function of calcium in the diet?

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Helps form strong bones and teeth
Helps blood clot
Forms regular heartbeat

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What vitamins and minerals are found in dairy products?

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Calcium
Vitamin D
Phosphorus

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Which mineral does phosphorus work with?

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Calcium

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Which mineral maintains water balance?

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Sodium

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What is the function of fluoride?

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Strengthens teeth against decay

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What is the function of water in the diet?

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Regulates body temperature
Keeps you hydrated
Transports nutrients around the body
Helps kidneys remove waste products
Needs for processes in the body e.g digestion
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How does sweat cool is down?

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The water cools uS as the heat from out body is used to make the water evaporate. Therefore heat is leaving out body which cools is

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