Vitamins


 
 
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Vitamins

Vitamins:

  • They are needed for the proper functioning of our body. They help in keeping our eyes, bones, teeth and gums healthy. There are 13 vitamins each of which has a specific function. Milk contains different types of vitamins like Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin K. The type of vitamin not present in milk is Vitamin C
  • Vitamins are of two types:
  • Fat soluble vitamins: Vitamin A, D, E and K are fat soluble. These are stored in the fat tissues of our body and are used when the body needs them.
  • Water soluble vitamins: Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, B12 and folic acid (together known as Vitamin B complex) and Vitamin C are water soluble. They are not stored in the body and are needed to be regularly supplied through citrus fruits and green vegetable.
  • Our body prepares Vitamin D in the presence of sunlight.
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    Question : 1

    The fat soluble vitamins are ________________________.

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    Read the following two statement carefully and choose the correct option.

    (i) Over-eating makes the body more strong to fight with diseases.

    (ii) Vitamins do not produce any energy.

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 3

    Vitamin-D helps our body to use calcium for bones and teeth.

    Right Option : D
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