1.6 Vitamins (student questions)

How does megaloblastic anaemia occur?

Jonty has recently started a new diet where he excludes fish. What vitamin may he miss out on and what deficiency may he experience?

Describe one of the risks on a developing foetus if a pregnant woman is not consuming enough vitamin B9?

What is a food source of vitamin B12 and name one specific function that it has on the body.

If someone comes into a clinic with symptoms of fatigue, joint pain and swollen gums, what vitamin would they likely be deficient in and what could they do to overcome it.

Why is vitamin B12 important in the body? Describe a function.

Name 3 food sources of vitamin C.

Name a food source of each type of vitamin K.