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level: Micronutrients

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level questions: Micronutrients

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What are the two types of vitamins?Fat soluble and water soluble
What happens to fat soluble vitamins that are not used in fat tissuesbody will store it, which means there is a risk of storing excess of fat soluble vitamins
What vitamins does fat-soluble vitamins include?Vitamin A D E K
What are the three uses of vitamin A?growth, good eyesight, keeping immune system healthy
What vitamins are antioxidantvitamin A C E
What does antioxidant vitamin meanit protects cells form free radicals
What happens if you consume excess of vitamin Aweakens bones
Who is not suitable to consume too much of vitamin Apregnant women
What are the 4 consequences of not consuming enough vitamin Aweaken immune system, blindness at night, stunt growth and inflamed skin
How much in mg does an adult need of vitamin A in a day?0.7mg for men and 0.6mg for women
What are the uses of vitamin Dhelps mineral absorption specifically calcium
What foods contain vitamin Acarrots, orange coloured fruits, leafy vegetables
What things and foods contain vitamin Dfish, livers, fatty fish, sunlight
What happens if consume excess of vitamin Dabsorb too much calcium (damage kidneys)
What 3 disease will we have if did not consume enough vitamin Dosteoporosis, osteomalacia, rickets
What are the vitamin D requirement needed a day0.01mg
What are the 3 uses of vitamin Ksupports immune system, maintain healthy bones, heal wounds and blood clothing
What foods contains vitamin Kcheese, green tea, livers, leafy vegetables
What are the consequences of having too much of vitamin Kyou can't have too much of vitamin K
What are the consequences of deficiency of vitamin Kspecifically for babies, uncontrolled bleeding
How much vitamin K do we need?0.001mg per body weight
What are the 2 benefits of vitamin Ehelps immune system, healthy skin and eyes
What are 3 examples of vitamin Evegetables, nuts, seeds
What are the consequences of excess of vitamin Enauseous, blurred vision, disrupted blood clothing
What are the consequences of deficiency of vitamin Eeye sight problem, weak muscles
What amount of vitamin E is required for both men and women per day4mg for men and 3mg for women
What is vitamin C nameascorbic acid
What is the full name of vitamin B9folic acid
What is the full name of vitamin B1Thiamin
What is the full name of vitamin B12Cobalamin
What is the full name of vitamin B2Riboflavin
What is the full name of vitamin B3Niacin
Why do we need to take water soluble vitamin everyday?Because body does not store water-soluble vitamins unlike fat-soluble vitamin
What are the consequences of excess of water-soluble vitaminsbody excretes urine
What are the uses of vitamin Cfight infection and prevent allergies, heal wounds
List 4 examples of vitamin C foodsbrussel sprouts, kiwifruit, cabbage, citrus fruits
What are the deficiency of vitamin Cscurvy (bleeding gums), anaemia
What are the consequences of excess vitamin Cdiarrhea and stomach ache
What are the two uses of vitamin B2repair tissues, help release energy form carbs, protein and fat
What are three examples of B2 vitamin foods?egg, milk, mushroom
What are the 2 consequences of deficiency of vitamin B2sore throat, dry skin
What are the two uses of vitamin B9growth, producing healthy babies
What are 3 examples of foods that contain B9 vitaminchickpeas, asparagus, vegetables
What does B9 and B12 vitamin formred blood cells
What are the 4 consequences of deficiency in vitamin B9fatigue, spina bafida, anaemia, muscle weakening
What does vitamin B1 do?supports nervous system, release energy from carbs
What are examples of foods that contain B1 vitaminpork, milk, wholemeal bread
What are the 2 consequences of deficiency of vitamin B1beriberi, weakened muscles
What are the two uses of vitamin B12help nervous system, make healthy red blood cells
What 4 foods contain B12 vitaminliver, cheese, egg, fish
What are the 3 consequences of deficiency of B12fatigue, nerve damage, anaemia
What kind of people have hard times consuming vitamin B12vegans because they cannot take diary products or meat
What is the 2 use of vitamin B3healthy skin and nervous system, release energy from food
What are 4 food examples of vitamin B3pork, beef, egg, wheat
What are the consequences of deficiency of vitamin B3pellagra
What are the three symptoms of pellagradiarrhea, dementia(forgetfulness) and sores in mouth
What are the use of mineralsit supports chemical reaction in the bod
What are the 2 uses of calcium1. strong teeth and bones 2. healthy nerve and muscles to support blood clothing
Give 3 examples of calciummilk, cheese, yoghurt
What is the 5 consequences of deficiency of calcium? (2 are for children)1. bending bones 2. weak bones and teeth 3. slow blood cloth 4. children will get oestroporosis, rickets
Where is calcium stored in?kidney
what is the 1 consequences of excess of calciumcan cause risk of developing kidney stones
What are the 1 uses of ironit is needed in the process of transferring red blood cells
What are 5 examples of food that have ironchocolate, liver, egg yolk, red meat, vegetables
What are the 3 consequences of excess of ironnausea, constipation, stomach cramp
What are the 3 consequences of deficiency of ironfatigue, iron deficiency anaemia, pale skin
What are the two uses of sodium1, support nerve system 2. monitor body water control
What are the 2 examples of food that contain sodiumsalted butter, pork
What are the 2 consequences of excess of sodium1. high blood pressure 2. cardiovascular diseases
What are the 2 consequences of deficiency of sodiumnausea and muscle cramp
What is the 1 use of phosphorusformation of strong bones and teeth
What are 3 food that contains phosphorusdiary products, beef, salmon (food with proteins)
What is the 1 consequences of excess of phosphorusmakes calcium absorption harder
What are the 2 consequences of deficiency of phosphoruspainful bones, weakened muscles
What is the 1 use of fluoridemaintain healthy teeth and hardens enamel
What is the 3 examples of fluoridetoothpaste, mouthwash, seafood
What are the 4 consequences of excess of fluoride1. poisonous 2. discolored teeth 3. cancer, bone problem
What is the 2 consequences of deficiency of fluoride1. tooth decay 2. weaken of enamel
What is the 1 use of iodinemake certain hormones
What are 3 examples of iodineseafood, vegetables, diary products
What are the 2 consequences of deficiency of iodine1. goitre (swelling of neck) 2. unborn children
How many percent of human body contain water60%
What are the 4 consequences of dehydrationsoverheating, slow reaction, thickening blood, change heart rate
What are the 5 uses of water1. keep skin healthy 2. remove waste (excretion) 3. help chemical reaction 4. control body temperature 5. digestion
What are 3 consequences of excess of waterheadache, confusion, organ failure (kidney, heart)