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#1
Q: Vitamin C essential for?
A: Immune function, collagen, iron absorption. Found in citrus, peppers.
#2
Q: What does Vitamin D do?
A: Helps absorb calcium for bone health. Made via sunlight.
#3
Q: Vitamin B12 needed for?
A: Red blood cells, nerve function and DNA. Found in animal products.
#4
Q: What does iron do?
A: Carries oxygen in red blood cells. Deficiency causes anaemia.
#5
Q: What does calcium do?
A: Builds bones and teeth; essential for muscle and nerve function.
#6
Q: Vitamin A needed for?
A: Vision, immune health and skin. Found in liver, carrots.
#7
Q: What does magnesium do?
A: Supports muscle, nerve function, blood sugar and bone health.
#8
Q: What is Omega-3?
A: Essential fatty acids (EPA, DHA) for heart, brain and anti-inflammation. Found in fatty fish.
#9
Q: Vitamin K needed for?
A: Blood clotting and bone metabolism. Found in leafy greens.
#10
Q: What does zinc do?
A: Supports immune function, wound healing and protein synthesis.
#11
Q: Folate (B9) critical for?
A: DNA synthesis — crucial in pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects.
#12
Q: What causes scurvy?
A: Vitamin C deficiency — historically common in sailors.
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