Vitamins: Water-Soluble Vitamins (B, C) (Junior Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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Which foods are good sources of B group vitamins?
Which foods are good sources of B group vitamins?
Meat, eggs, fortified cereals
What role do B group vitamins play in the nervous system?
What role do B group vitamins play in the nervous system?
They support a healthy nervous system
What is Pellagra?
What is Pellagra?
A skin disease causing diarrhoea & dementia
When should folic acid be taken to reduce neural tube defects?
When should folic acid be taken to reduce neural tube defects?
Before and during pregnancy
What happens in spina bifida?
What happens in spina bifida?
Spine bones don't close properly
Which fruits are good sources of vitamin C?
Which fruits are good sources of vitamin C?
Blackcurrants, kiwis & strawberries
How does vitamin C help with iron in the body?
How does vitamin C help with iron in the body?
Assists in the absorption of iron
What are the symptoms of scurvy?
What are the symptoms of scurvy?
Tiredness, muscle weakness & bleeding gums
How can you preserve vitamin C in food?
How can you preserve vitamin C in food?
Eat fresh, raw fruits & vegetables
Why must water-soluble vitamins be consumed daily?
Why must water-soluble vitamins be consumed daily?
They are not stored in the body