2 Written Questions

1. Production of collagen ( connective tissue) - binds the sking together so importan for growth.
   absorbtion of calcium and iron.
   powerful antioxident protecting the body.
   Maintains the immune system by helping white blood cells to fight infection.
   Helps to prevent brusing and speeds up wounds and healing.
   formation of healthy blood vessels.
2. collagen production affected - body tissue weakened e.g skin.
   Wounds heal slowly and body bruises more easily
   Increased susceptibility to infection and illness,
   Anemia due to poor iron absorption.
   Severe defiency causes scurvey - disease affecting the gums and teeth.

2 Multiple Choice Questions

1. water soluable vitamin.
   sweet/sour taste.
   white crystaline acid.
   very unstable
   destroyes by alkalis, oxidase and be dehydration.
   lost in food storage, food preocessing, cooking and exposure to light and air.
   effective antioxidant.
   1. Functions
   2. RDA
   3. properties
   4. sources
2. Blackcurrents
   oranges
   tomatoes
   kiwis
   grapefruit
   1. properties
   2. RDA
   3. Functions
   4. sources

1 True/False Question

1. RDA → Children - 45 mg
   Adolescents and adults -60
   Pregnancy and lacation - 80mg.

   True        False