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Water Soluble Vitamins
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GCSE Food & Nutrition Mind Map on Water Soluble Vitamins, created by Prof. Branestawm on 07/04/2014.
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Water Soluble Vitamins
B1 (Thiamin)
Function
Releases energy from Carbydrates
Promtones healthy nervous system
Sources
Fortified flours, breakfast cerals, yeast extract, meat (esp. pork), milk, cheese, eggs, peas and potatoes
Deficiency
Loss of appetite, fatigue and diziness
Slow growth in children
wet or dry beri-beri
B2 (Riboflavin)
Functions
Promotes healthy skin and mout
Releases energy to body cells
Sources
liver, kidney, breakfast cerals, yeast extract, cheese, eggs, milk, wholemeal bread, potatoes, cabbage.
Deficiency
Cracks around mouth and lips
Tongue and eyes become inflamed
General tiredness
B3 (Nicotinic Acid)
Function
Releases energy from carbohydrates, fats and proteins
Sources
all meat, tuna, yeast extract, beef extract, bread, cheese, potatoes
Deficiency
Skin Problems e.g. dermatitis
Pellagra
B12 (cyanocobalamin)
Function
Helps prevent anaemia
Promotes healthy nervous system
Sources
liver, meat, fish, cheese, milk and eggs, fortified breakfast cereals
Deficiency
Anaemia
Strict vegetarians may suffer beacause B12 is mainly found in animal sources
Folic Acid (Folate)
Function
Helps prevent neural tube defects and premature birth
Formation of red blood cells
Sources
Broccoli, cabbage and spinach, cress and rocket leaves, bread, potatoes, yeast extract, nuts and seeds, breakfast cereals.
Deficiency
Tiredness
Anaemia
Pregnant women should take supplement during 1st half of pregnancy to prevent birth defects
C (ascorbic Acid)
Functions
Formation of connective tissue, bone and tooth enamel
Helps absorb iron into the blood
Healing of wounds and fractures
An Antioxidant vitamin
Sources
Green Veg, potatoes, citrus fruits, blackcurrants
Deficiency
Mouth & Gum infection
slow healing of wounds and fractures
Scurvy
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