Food Tech Vitamins and minerals

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An antioxidant which protects the cells in our body against damage
Vitamin E
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A deficency of this could cause rickets
Vitamin D
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This mineral works with Vitamin D
Calcuim
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Sodium regulates the balance of _______ in the body
Electrolytes
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What does iron make?
Haemoglobin
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What mineral is in fish and some plant foods?
Iodine
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Are Group B vitamins water or fat soluble?
Water soluble
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What food group is Calcium mainly found in?
Dairy
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What mineral helps develop the nervous system in unborn babies?
Folate
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What disease does a lack of Vitamin C cause?
Scurvy
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What does an excess of Vitamin K cause?
Abnormal blood clotting
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What does Vitamin A help?
Vision in dim light
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A deficency of this could cause rickets

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This mineral works with Vitamin D

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Sodium regulates the balance of _______ in the body

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What does iron make?

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