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Quest Vitamins LTD,
8 Venture Way,
Aston Science Park,
Birmingham,
B7 4AP.

Tel: 0121 359 0056
Fax: 0121 359 0313
Email: info@questvitamins.co.uk
Registered in England No. 2530437

Quest Health Library - Test Your Knowledge

VITAMIN C and BIOFLAVONOIDS

For information, please refer to the 'Vitamins' section of the Quest Health Library.

Q1. Is it true (or false) that the following are functions of Vitamin C in the body:-(9 marks)
a) Makes the hair curl True False
b) Has antioxidant activity True False
c) Helps the absorption of iron True False
d) Prevents hair going grey True False
e) Involved in formation of collagen True False
f) Helps prevent beri-beri True False
g) Enhances white blood cell function True False
h) Needed for production of anti-stress hormones True False
i) The current EC RDA value for Vitamin C is 60mg True False
 
Q2. The following are very rich in Vitamin C, true or false? (6 marks)
a) Tomatoes True False
b) Brussel sprouts True False
c) Green peppers True False
d) Blackcurrants True False
e) Oranges True False
f) Old potatoes True False
 
Q3. The following statements concerning bioflavonoids are true or false. (7 marks)
a) Bioflavonoids are antioxidant compounds found in plants True False
b) Capillary walls may be weakened by the action of bioflavonoids True False
c) Vitamin C and bioflavonoids are found together in plants True False
d) Bioflavonoids enhance Vitamin C's antihistamine activity True False
e) Bioflavonoids are the brightly coloured pigments in plants True False
f) People with heart conditions may benefit from the action of bioflavonoids True False
g) Bioflavonoids are important for strengthening peripheral blood vessels True False
 
Q4. Match the appropriate vitamin C formula with a 'user' type - each requires a different response: (4 marks)
1) Standard release vitamin C
2) Calcium ascorbate (buffered vitamin C)
3) Timed Release vitamin C
4) Bioflavonoids and vitamin C