week 2 Micronutrients: vitamins and minerals Flashcards
1
Q
which vitamins are fat soluble?
A
vitamins A, D, E and K
2
Q
which vitamins are water soluble?
A
B complex vitamins (including folate) and vitamin C
3
Q
what stages of life are vulnerable to iron deficiency anaemia?
A
women in reproductive years, pregnant years, infants and young children and teenagers
4
Q
in regards to iron consumption, what percentage is sourced from haem and non haem foods respectively?
A
10% of iron in the body comes from haem sources, and 90% from non-haem sources, despite its lower absorbance efficiency
5
Q
Impaired intellectual development, goitre and cretinism are all symptoms of…
A
iodine deficiency
