Food technology - Vitamins

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Which are the water-soluble vitamins?
Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B9, B12 and C
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Good sources of vitamin C
Oranges, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Tomatoes, Cheese, Kiwi and Cabbage
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What type of vitamins are vitamins A, D, E and K?
Fat-soluble
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How does the body obtain vitamin D?
The body absorbs calcium and phosphorus and maintains the strength of bones and teeth
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Why does a pregnant woman need an increased intake of folate (folic acid)?
To help the development of the unborn baby, deficiency in folate could cause Spina Bifida to the unborn baby
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What is Spina Bifida?
A defect in the lower spine which could result in paralysis in the legs and feet and sometimes accompanied by learning difficulties
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Two reasons why raw vegetables contain more vitamins than cooked vegetables
They don't lose vitamins when being cooked and
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What is the alternative name for vitamin C?
Ascorbic Acid
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Two dietary sources of vitamin A
Liver and Carrots
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What vitamin group does vitamin C and the B group vitamins belong to?
Water-soluble vitamins
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What is rickets and what vitamin deficiency is it associated with?
Rickets is when bones become weak and bend in children and caused by vitamin D deficiency
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Symptom of Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) deficiency
Pernicious anaemia
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What do antioxidants do?
Protect cell membranes
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What is cholecalciferol?
Another name for vitamin D
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What vitamin deficiency causes night blindness?
Vitamin A
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