Vitamins

Question 1

Functions of Vitamin A

Answer 1

• help to see in dim light

- one of the antioxidant vitamin that remove free radicals forming up

Question 2

Sources of Vitamin A

Answer 2

Animal Sources

• milk
• cheese
• eggs

Plant sources

• spinach
• carrots
• tomatoes

Question 3

Vitamin B1, B2, B3 functions

Answer 3

• releases energy from carbohydrates

- required for the normal growth

Question 4

Vitamin B12 functions

Answer 4

• helps prevent anaemia

- protects the nervous system

Question 5

Sources of Vitamin B1, B2, B3 and B12

Answer 5

• wholemeal bread
• wholemeal pasta
• meat
• liver
• kidney

Question 6

Functions of vitamin c

Answer 6

• helps the absorption of iron
• one of the antioxidant vitamins
• helps cuts and sounds to heal quicker

Question 7

Sources of vitamin c

Answer 7

• blackcurrants
• kiwi fruits
• oranges
• lemons

Question 8

Functions of vitamin D

Answer 8

• helps the absorption of calcium

- promotes quicker healing of bone fractures

Question 9

Sources of Vitamin D

Answer 9

• Sun
• egg yolk
• beans
• lentils

Question 10

Functions of Vitamin E

Answer 10

• one of the antioxidant vitamins to help fight off free radicals
• involved in the maintenance of cell membranes

Question 11

Sources of Vitamin E

Answer 11

• egg yolk
• oats
• milk