Vitamins- Water soluble pg 8 Flashcards

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whats the difference between water soluble vitamins to fat soluble

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water soluble arent stored in the body like fat soluble ones so we take them in daily

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what vitamins are water-soluble

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B and C
B1- thiamin
B2- riboflavin
B3- niacin
B9- folic acid
B12- cobalamin
C- ascorbic acid

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Whats vitamin B1thiamin

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function- helps nervous system and releases energy from foods

sources include- bread, pasta, rice, peas, eggs

problems caused by having too little- tiredness, weak muscles and beriberi

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whats B2 riboflavin

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function- helps with energy releases from foods and repair of tissues

sources include- milk, eggs, cheese and leafy greens

problems caused by having too little- dry skin. sore throat and sores around the mouth

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whats B3 niacin

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function- helps with energy release and maintains a healthy nervous system and skin

sources include- wheat, nuts, meat, fish

problems caused by having too little- pellagra, disease cuasing fatigue, loss of memory, depression

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whats b9 folic acid

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function- crucial for growth, healthy babies and works with vitamin b12 to make red blood cells

sources include- liver, peas, leafy greens

problems caused by having too little- anaemia, tiredness, weak muscles

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whats b12 cobalamin

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function- helps nervous system and works with vitamin b9 to make red blood cells

sources include- milk, eggs, meat, fish

problems caused by having too little- tiredness, nerve damage

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whats c ascorbic acid

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function- protects the body from infection and allergies

sources include- citrus fruits, tomatoes, strawberries, green veg, potatoes

problems caused by having too little- anaemia and scurvy, increased risk of cancer

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what does excessive amounts of vitamin c cause

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stomach pain and diarrhoea

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how to prepare fruit and veg carefully

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-do not leave fruits/veg to stand in water as vitamins b/c dissolve into wateer

-steam or microwave these vitamins

-do not cop fruit and veg into small pieces as it exposes more of the surface to air and water

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what do antioxidants protect us from

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free radicals

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what are free radicals
(found in anitoxidants)

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chemicals that we enconter everyday
-they damage our body cells, leading to diseases like cancer and heart disease

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where are antioxidants found

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in foods e.g fruit and veg

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