Vitamins, Minerals And Water Flashcards
What are the far soluble vitamins?
A
D
E
K
Are vitamins and minerals micronutrients or macronutrients?
Micronutrients
What is the general function of vitamins and minerals in the diet?
To maintain health and be healthy
Which vitamin helps skin and helps eyes and helps night vision?
Vitamin A
Where is vitamin A found?
Liver
Fish
Eggs
What mineral does vitamin D work well with ?
Calcium
What vitamin helps form strong bones and teeth ?
Vitamin D
What vitamin can be absorbed from sunlight?
Vitamin D
What is the function of vitamin B?
To release energy
To help normal growth
To maintain healthy skin
What is the function of vitamin c?
To heal cuts and wounds
To help with formation of connective tissue
Which vitamin is found mainly in citrus fruits?
Vitamin C
What is iron needed for in the diet?
Needed to form red blood cells which contain haemoglobin
What foods is iron found in?
Red meat
Kidneys
Liver
Green vegetables
What is the function of calcium in the diet?
Helps form strong bones and teeth
Helps blood clot
Forms regular heartbeat
What vitamins and minerals are found in dairy products?
Calcium
Vitamin D
Phosphorus
Which mineral does phosphorus work with?
Calcium
Which mineral maintains water balance?
Sodium
What is the function of fluoride?
Strengthens teeth against decay
What is the function of water in the diet?
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
How does sweat cool is down?
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
