Vitamin Sources
What are the main sources of vitamin C?
citrus fruits, berries, fresh vegetables
Besides keeping skin healthy, what else does vitamin A do for your body?
• Forms visual purple, a pigment in the retina of the eye which allows us to see in dim light
• Provides resistance to infections
• For growth and development of our body
• Acts as an antioxidant
Name 2 rich sources of iron.
RED meat (beef, mutton)
Liver
Egg yolk
Whole-grain products
Besides cellular respiration, what is the function of iron in the body?
Iron helps in formation of red blood cells, which transport oxygen to the body.
__________ refers to softening and weakening of bones leading to bowing of legs in children.
It is caused by a deficiency of _____________.
Rickets
Vitamin D
Give one good source of vitamin E.
Vegetable oils, Nuts, Whole-grains, Liver, Egg yolk
What is one thing Vitamin K does for the body?
Vitamin K assists in Klotting of blood.
Bananas are a well-known source of potassium. Name 2 other sources of this major mineral.
Fruits and vegetables
Dairy products
Whole-grains food
Seafood and meat
Iodine produces ____________, a hormone which controls the metabolism rate in our body.
thyroxine
A poor supply of Vitamin A in the diet will lead to __________ _______________.
night blindness
Besides fish oils and dairy products, how can we obtain vitamin D naturally?
Your body manufactures it when you get sunlight on your skin!
Name 3 vitamins which function as antioxidants.
Vitamin A, C, E
Sodium chloride is also known as ___________
salt !
Name 2 minerals that share the same function of regulating fluids in our body
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium chloride
A poor intake of Vitamin B9 (folate) may result in birth defects in a new born, known as ____________ ______________.
spina bifida
Name 2 sources of carotene.
red/orange/yellow vegetables and fruits such as carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin
and fruits such as cantaloupe, apricots, peaches, papayas, and mangoes.
How does Vitamin D strengthen bones?
It helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorus to form strong bones and teeth.
Besides dairy products, state 2 sources of calcium.
Broccoli and dark green leafy vegetables.
Anchovies
Soya bean products (tofu, tempeh)
What does calcium do for the body?
Calcium is vital for building strong bones and teeth.
A poor intake of ____________ may result in a condition known as ___________, leading to swollen and bleeding gums.
Vitamin C
scurvy
Give 3 common sources of most B-vitamins.
Whole-grains, meat, liver, eggs, milk
Why is B-vitamins important for daily activities?
The B-vitamins helps our body to break down food into energy.
Seafood (e.g. prawns, mussels, clams) can be found in which mineral?
Iodine
Name 2 things that sodium chloride do for the body.
Na: Sodium helps control nerves and muscles
Cl: Chloride produces HCl in the stomach
NaCl: For regulating fluids in our body.
Identify 2 possible nutrient deficiencies for ANAEMIA.
Iron
Vitamin B12