Water soluble vitamins Flashcards
What are the different types of water soluble vitamins?
C
B1 (thiamin)
B2 (Ribroflavin)
Niacin
Vitamin B12
What are some sources of vitamin C?
-West indian cherry,pawpaw
-mango,limes
-grapefruit,guava
What are some functions of vitamin C?
-helps tooth and bone formation
-helps heal wounds
What are some deficiency of vitamin C?
-scurvy
-sore gums
What are some sources of B1 (thiamin)
-wholegrain
-pork and organ meats
What are some functions of B1 (thiamin)?
-helps the body obtain energy
What are some deficiency of B1 (thiamin)?
-beriben, which affects the nerves and heart
What are some sources of B2 (Riboflavin)?
-dairy products
-liver and meat
What are some functions of B2 (Riboflavin)?
-helps the body use protein,fat and carbohydrate
What are some deficiency of B2 (Riboflavin)?
-dermatitis
-cracks at the corner of the mouth
-eyesores
What are some functions of Niacin?
-helps the body use protein,fat and carbohydrate
What are some sources of Niacin?
-legumes
-liver and other meat
-wholegrain cereal
What are some deficiency of Niacin?
-pellagra, dermatitis, dementitis, dementia, death
What are some sources of vitamin B12?
-animal products
What are some functions of Vitamin B12?
-needed for red blood cell formation
What are some deficiency of Vitamin B12?
-pernicious anaemia
-nerve damage
