vits and mins

Question 1

name the fat soluble vitamins

Answer 1

A,D,E,K

Question 2

name the water soluble vitamins

Answer 2

B1,B2,B3,B9,B12,C

Question 3

name the antioxidants

Answer 3

A,C,E

Question 4

what does antioxidant mean

Answer 4

stops the cells from becoming damaged from free radicals

Question 5

name the alternate name for vit A

Answer 5

retinol

Question 6

name the alternate name for vit D

Answer 6

cholecalciferol

Question 7

name the alternate name for vit E

Answer 7

tocopherol

Question 8

name the alternate name for vit K

Answer 8

phylloquinone

Question 9

name the trace elements

Answer 9

floride, iodine

Question 10

name the minerals

Answer 10

calcium, iron, sodium, phosphorus

Question 11

functions of calcium

Answer 11

works with vit D for strong bones, healthy nerves and muscles and blood clotting.
deficiencys can cause rickets
excess can cause high blood pressure

Question 12

functions of iron

Answer 12

makes haemoglobin and allows blood cells to carry oxygen
deficiencies can cause anemia & tiredness
excess can cause poisoning

Question 13

functions of sodium

Answer 13

controls the amount of water in the body
deficiency can cause muscle cramps
excess can cause high blood pressure

Question 14

functions of phosphorus

Answer 14

strong bones, energy release, cell membranes (especially in the brain)
deficiency is rare

Question 15

functions of floride

Answer 15

strong enamel and bones
deficiency can cause increased risk of tooth decay
excess can cause discoloured teeth

Question 16

functions of iodine

Answer 16

controls thyroxin (thyroid gland) to control metabolism

Question 17

why doo teen girls need more iron and vitamin C

Answer 17

they loose iron during their periods

Question 18

why do growing kids need more vit D

Answer 18

enable calcium to be absorbed and help bone growth and density