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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

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