Introductory Video

 https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/vi
deo/basics-vitaminc
Vitamin C – Ascorbic Acid

 Functions :

 Needed to make collagen, which holds

body cells together.

 Important for wound healing and it helps

to boost the immune system and so help
the body fight infections such as colds.

 Helps with the absorption of non-haem

iron into the blood stream

 Is an antioxidant - explain
Antioxidants
 Antioxidants
help to
destroy FREE
RADICALS

 Free radicals
are harmful
particles that
can cause
cancer and
heart disease
Sources of Vitamin C

 Citrus fruits
 Blackcurrants
 Kiwi fruit
 Green peppers
 Broccoli
 Spinach
How Much Do We Need?

Large
proportion of
the Eatwell
Guide
Vitamin C Deficiency

 Leads to bleeding gums and mouth

infections

 Can prevent wounds from healing well

 Iron may not be adequately absorbed

into the body

 Extreme deficiency causes SCURVY

James Lind

 Read the article about James Lind and summarise the

discovery on the worksheet
 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-37320399
Stability of Vitamin C

 It is easily destroyed by:

 Water
 Exposure to air
 Heat
 Presence of an alkali e.g. baking soda

 Therefore we must try to conserve vitamin C by…..

 Conserving Vitamin C
 Cooking methods that minimize the time,
temperature, and amount of water needed will help
to preserve nutrients.

 Steaming is a great way to cook vegetables quickly

and retain valuable nutrients.

 Microwave cooking is also good because it uses

minimal water, and the cooking time is very short.

 Stir frying is another way to quickly cook a variety of

vegetables.
Conserving Vitamin C
 Leave vegetables in big pieces. That way fewer vitamins
are destroyed when they are exposed to air.

 Always cover your pot to hold in steam and heat. This will
also help to reduce cooking time.

 Use any leftover cooking water for soups and stews,

sauces, or vegetable juice drinks.

 Eat fruits and vegetables raw whenever possible in salads

and smoothies or as whole fruits and vegetables.

 Cook vegetables so that they still have a bite. Don't

overcook.
Video Summary

 https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/design-
technology-science-biology-the-science-behind-vitamins
-and-minerals/zd3py9q
Watch the video and complete
the quiz
 https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zf339j6/article
s/zf2ck2p
Homework

 When it's cold outside, treat yourself to a healthy

homemade vegetable soup, packed with immunity-
supporting vitamin C and four of your 5-a-day.

 Follow the recipe to make a simple but tasty

vegetable soup.

 Take a photo and post to MS Teams.