vitamins and minerals
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function of vitamin C
formation of collageon to maintain teeth, skin and gumns. Aids wound healing
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sources of vitamin c
citrus fruits, dark leafy vegetables, melon, strawberries
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deficiency of vitamin c
fatigue, loss of appetite, painful joints, slow metabolism
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function of vitamin d
absorbs calcium into boday and strengthen bones
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sources of vitamin d
eggs, oysters, oily fish
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deficiency of vitamin d
insomnia, muscle weakness
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function of vitamin b 12
aid metabolism process, formation of red blood cells
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sourcers of vitamin b12
eggs and poultry
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deficiency of vitamin b12
fatigue, memory loss, anaemia
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functions of folic acid b9
production of red blood cells, dna and proteins into body abd prevents babies being born with spina bifda
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sources of folic acid b9
citrus fruits, liver, pulses, leafy green vegetables
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deficency of folic acid b9
anaemia, baby risk of born with spina bifda
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functions of vitamin b3 niacin
maintain healthy skin, keeps digestive system working well
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sources of vitamin b3 niacin
peannuits, pulses and potatoes, milk
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deficiency of vitamin b 3 niacin
fatigue, depression
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functions of vitamin b2 riboflavin
growth and production of red blood cells, releases enegery from food
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sources of vitamin b2 riboflavin
poultry, lean meat, milk , eggs
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functions of vitamin b1 thiamin
converts carbs and fat into energy, protects heart and nervous system from build up of toxins
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sources of vitamin b1 thiamin
fatigue, nerve damage, enlarged heart
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deficiency of vitamin b1 thiamin
dry cracked lips, blood shot eyes, sore throat
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functions of vitamin a retinol
maintain healthy bones and teeth, aids vision
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sources of vitamin a retinol
eggs, oily fish, milk
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deficiency of vitamin a retinol
osteoporosis, poor night vision
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function of zinc
maintain healthy immune system, helps healing wounds
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source of zinc
meat, shell fish
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deficiency fo zinc
anaemia , weak bones
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function of iron
produces haemoglobin- component of red blood cells that transports oxygen round body, prevents fatigue
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sources of iron
red meat such as beef and green leafy vegetables
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deficiency of iron
anaemia and fatigue
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function of iodine
produces thyroid hormones which keep cells and metabolic rate healthy, stabalises blood cholsetorol levels
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soruces of idoine
seaweed and shellfish
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deficiency of iodine
tiredness, weight gain, dry skin
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function of sodium
works with potassium in regulating fluids in the body, maintains muscles and nerves in good working order
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soruce of sodium
table salt, dairy products eg milk
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deficiency of sodium
dehydration, diarehoea
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function of phosphorous
maintains strong bones and teeth, supplys energy to cells in the body
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sources of phosphorous
poultry and fish
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deficiency of phosphorous
weak bones, tiredness
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function of chloride
fegulate fluid in blood vessels and cells
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sources of chloride
table salt
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defiency of chloride
low blood pressure
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function of calcium
strong bones and teeth, lowers blood pressure
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sources of calcium
dairy products eg milk, cheese and yoghurt
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deficiency of calcium
muscle weakness, softening of bones, osteoporosis
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Card 2
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sources of vitamin c
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citrus fruits, dark leafy vegetables, melon, strawberries
Card 3
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deficiency of vitamin c
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Card 4
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function of vitamin d
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Card 5
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sources of vitamin d
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