Water Soluble Vitamins

Question 1

Vitamin B12

Answer 1

Function
- important for nerve tissue

Food Source

• milk and milk products
• meat

Deficiency
- changes in nervous system

Question 2

Vitamin B1 - Thiamin

Answer 2

Function
- metabolism of carbohydrates

Food Source

• wholegrain products
• nuts and legumes

Deficiency
- Beri Beri - retarded growth in children

Question 3

Folate - Folic Acid

Answer 3

Function
- metabolism of proteins

Food Source

• wholegrain cereals
• green leafy vegetables

Deficiency

• anaemia
• sterility in both genders

Question 4

Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin

Answer 4

Function

• metabolism of macronutrients
• release of energy

Food Source

• milk and milk products
• wholegrain cereals

Deficiency
- itching and burning of the eyes

Question 5

Vitamin B3 - Niacin

Answer 5

Function

• metabolism of macronutrients
• healthy skin

Food Source

• red meat
• wholegrain cereals

Deficiency
- pellagra (3Ds - dementia, diarrhoea & dermatitsis)

Question 6

Vitamin C - Ascorbic Acid

Answer 6

Function

• resist infection
• promote absorption of iron and calcium

Food Source

• citrus fruits
• potatoes

Deficiency
- poor bone formation