Vitamins and Minerals by Jode https://padlet.com/jode_healey/zm6c6778wjh0 Unit 9 Revision en-us 2016-12-20 08:51:10 UTC 2025-12-04 16:23:36 UTC hello@padlet.com vitamin B12 https://padlet.com/jode_healey/zm6c6778wjh0/wish/144917005 what is it?
- vitamin B12 is a 'powerhouse'. it helps make DNA, nerve and blood cells, and is crucial for a healthy brain and immune system
what is it for?
- vitamin B12 is to help prevent conditions such as anemia, this is where your body doesn't have enough red blood cells
where do we find it?
- it is only found in animal products such as eggs, meat, shellfish and dairy.]]> 2016-12-31 12:07:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jode_healey/zm6c6778wjh0/wish/144917005 vitamin C https://padlet.com/jode_healey/zm6c6778wjh0/wish/144981101   What is it?
-   Vitamin C is also known as ascorbic acid, it helps to protect cells and keep them healthy, its necessary for the maintenance of healthy connective tissue, this helps give support and structure for other tissues and organs.
What is it for?
-   Vitamin C can help prevent scurvy, it’s for the protection of cells and helps with wound healing.
Where do we find it?
-           Oranges
-          Red and green peppers
-          Broccoli
-           strawberries

]]> 2017-01-02 15:54:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jode_healey/zm6c6778wjh0/wish/144981101 Shania vitamin D https://padlet.com/jode_healey/zm6c6778wjh0/wish/145107471 Vitamin D helps to regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body.
Vitamin D is found in oily fish such as salmon, sardines, herring and mackerel. Red meat, liver, egg yolks and fortified foods.]]> 2017-01-03 16:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jode_healey/zm6c6778wjh0/wish/145107471 Karina Vitamin K Vitamin K is what's the body needs to function properly, not many people know of this vitamin and the importance of it. Vitamin K has several important functions. It is needed for blood clotting and help heal wounds more effectively. It is also been proven to act as a protein as it does a similar job. There is evidence to prove that vitamin K is also needed to help keep bones healthy. Protein and calcium work together to create strong bones do you help prevent long-term illnesses such as osteoporosis and Ricketts. It is found in leafy green vegetables such as broccoli and spinach. It is also in vegetable oils and cereal grains. Very small amounts are found in meat and dairy products. An average adult needs 0.001mg a day of vitamin K, and can be found in a normal balanced diet. But, any vitamin K you don't use is automatically stored in the liver for future use. We don't particularly need to find it in a normal balanced diet. https://padlet.com/jode_healey/zm6c6778wjh0/wish/145132052 2017-01-03 17:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jode_healey/zm6c6778wjh0/wish/145132052 Calcium https://padlet.com/jode_healey/zm6c6778wjh0/wish/145179458 what is it?-
calcium is a mineral found in many foods. the body needs calcium to maintain strong bones and to carry out mant important functions.
sources of food- milk, yoghurt, cheese and other dairy products.]]> 2017-01-03 21:47:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jode_healey/zm6c6778wjh0/wish/145179458 https://padlet.com/jode_healey/zm6c6778wjh0/wish/145179877 magnesium
what is it?-
magnesium is a chemical element.
source of food- magnesium is found in nuts, seeds, fish, beens, whole grains, avacados, yoghurt, bananas, dried fruit and more.]]> 2017-01-03 21:53:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jode_healey/zm6c6778wjh0/wish/145179877