water soluable vitimins Flashcards

1
Q

what type of vitamins are all B and C?

A

water soluble

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2
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what’s the function of B1 vitamins?

A

helps with nervous system and energy release from food

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3
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name 3 sources of B1

A

rice, pasta bread

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4
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deficiency of B1

A

tiredness, weak muscles and beriberi (extreme)

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5
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what’s the function of B2 vitamins?

A

helps with energy release from foods and helps to repair tissues

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6
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sources of B2?

A

milk, eggs, cheese, leafy greens

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7
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deficiency of B2?

A

dry skin, sore throat and sores around the mouth

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8
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function of B3 vitamins?

A

helps releases energy from food and keeps tissues and skin healthy

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9
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source of B3 vitamins?

A

wheat, nuts, meat and fish

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10
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B3 deficiency?

A

pellagra-fatigue and depression

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11
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what the function of B9?

A

crucial for healthy babies, growth and works with B12 to make red blood cells

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12
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name sources of B9?

A

liver, peas and leafy greens

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13
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B9 deficiency?

A

anaemia, tiredness, weak muscles and mouth sores

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14
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what’s the function of B12 vitamins?

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helps the nervous system and works with B9 to make red blood cells

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15
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what’s some sources of B12?

A

milk, eggs, meat and fish

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16
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deficiency of B12?

A

tiredness and nerve damage

17
Q

function of vitamin c?

A

protects bodies from infection, heals wounds and healthy blood vessels

18
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source of vitamin C

A

citrus fruits, tomatoes, potatoes etc

19
Q

deficiency of vitamin C?

A

anaemia and scurvy

20
Q

why is it unlikely to have an excess of water soluble vitamins?

A

excessive vitamins are just lost in the urine as it’s water soluable