Water Soluble Vitamins Flashcards

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1
Q

What vitamins are water soluble

A

B vitamins
Vitamin C

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2
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Vitamin B1 (thiamine) function

A

Helps nervous system

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Vitamin B1 (thiamine) sources

A

Bread
Pasta
Egg
Rice
Peas
Liver

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4
Q

Vitamin B1 (thiamine) problems too little

A

Tiredness
Weak muscles
Beri beri - muscle wastage

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5
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Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) function

A

Repair of tissues
Energy release

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Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) sources

A

Milk
Egg
Cheese
Liver
Leafy greens

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Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) problems too little

A

Dry skin
Sore throat
Sores around mouth

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Vitamin B3 (niacin) function

A

Energy release
Healthy nervous system
Healthy skin

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9
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Vitamin B3 (niacin) sources

A

Wheat
Nuts
Fish

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10
Q

Vitamin B3 (niacin) problems too little

A

Pellagra - disease causing fatigue and loss of memory

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Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) function

A

Helps nervous system
Helps make red blood cells

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Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) sources

A

Milk
Eggs
Fish
Meat

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Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) problem too little

A

Tiredness
Nerve damage

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