vitamins test

• state 2 sources of retinol?

  eggs, oily fish
• state 2 food sources of beta carotene?


  kale, spinach
• state 2 functions of vitamin D in the body?


  helps the body absorb calcium, helps calcium to be laid down in the teeth and bones for strength
• what is the deficiency of vitamin E?

  the deficiency of vitamin E is rare
• state 2 deficiences of vitamin A?


  unhealthy and infected mucus membranes and skin, poor growth in children
• what is the function of vitamin K in the body?

  helps to clot blood after injury
• name 3 sources of vitamin B12? 


  liver, meat, fish, cheese
• what is the deficiency disease of vitamin B1?

  beri beri
• explain the symptoms of the disease beri beri?

  effects your nerves and muscles, fast heart rate
• name 2 functions of vitamin C?

  antioxidants, help prevent heart disease and cancers . Helps to prevent spinal cord in unborn babies
• name 2 sources of vitamin B3?

  maize flour, eggs