09 Foods test #2- Vitamins and Minerals

Question 1

what is a vitamin?

Answer 1

Organic substances necessary for life

Question 2

Why do we need vitamins?

Answer 2

They are essential to the normal functioning of our bodies. Our bodies cannot make them by itself

Question 3

true or false- vitamins are larger molecules

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What is a fat soluble vitamin? Why shouldn’t we eat too many of them?

Answer 4

A vitamin that dissolves in fat. They are stored in our body fat. They will wait around until you need them for up to 6 months. You shouldn’t eat too many of them because they can build up in your system, this can be dangerous.
(Vitamin A, D, E, K)

Question 5

What is a water soluble vitamin? Why shouldn’t we eat too many of them?

Answer 5

Vitamins that dissolve in water. They travel through the bloodstream. They don’t stick around like fat soluble vitamins do. That’s why we should eat too many of them because whatever you don’t need will come out as pee, so if you eat too many it’s like flushing money down the toilet. (Vitamin C, B2, B6, B12)

Question 6

What is the function of Vitamin A? give some food examples.

Answer 6

Vitamin A enables cell growth, helps our night vision, and helps us see in colour. (this is found in orange fruits and vegetables, leafy greens

Question 7

What is the function of Vitamin B? give some food examples.

Answer 7

(metabolism) Helps you get energy from your food. Found in whole grains and nuts.

Question 8

What is the function of Vitamin C? give some food examples.

Answer 8

keeps body tissues healthy. Found in citrus and other fruits, as well as red peppers.

Question 9

What is the function of Vitamin D? give some food examples.

Answer 9

Helps us absorb calcium, which helps us with our bones and teeth. We make vitamin D when there is enough Sunlight. It is also found in some milks and cereals that have been fortified with it.

Question 10

What is the function of Vitamin E? give some food examples.

Answer 10

Protects your cells from damage (heart health, lowers risk of cancer). Found in Whole grains, egg yolks, nuts (walnuts, almonds)

Question 11

What is the function of Vitamin K? give some food examples.

Answer 11

Helps blood clot. Found in Broccoli and leafy greens, as well as soy products.

Question 12

What is the function of Folate? give some food examples.

Answer 12

Prevents birth defects, needed for making new DNA. Found in dark leafy greens, beans, peas, nuts, citrus.

Question 13

What vitamins are found in leafy greens?

Answer 13

A, B, E, K.

Question 14

True or false: vitamin C is a fat soluble vitamin.

Answer 14

False. It is a water soluble vitamin.

Question 15

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Answer 15

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Question 16

True or false: vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Give three examples of dark leafy greens.

Answer 17

Spinach, arugula, romaine lettuce, kale, chard, collard greens.

Question 18

True or false

Folate is a water soluble vitamin

Answer 18

True

Question 19

What vitamin helps to absorb Calcium?

Answer 19

Vitamin D

Question 20

What vitamin helps to absorb Iron

Answer 20

Vitamin C

Question 21

What is the only vitamin our bodies can make itself?

Answer 21

D
But only is the sun is concentrated enough. If you shadow is taller than you, the energy form the sun is not enough for your body to make vitamin d.

Question 22

What is a mineral? Why do we need them?

Answer 22

A mineral is an inorganic element that comes form the soil. they are absorbed by plants or eaten by animals. You need some of then in large amounts and some of them in small amounts. Your body cannot make them itself, and you need them for the normal functioning of your body.

Question 23

What is a major mineral? What is a trace mineral?

Answer 23

Major: needed in large amounts
Trace: needed in small amounts

Question 24

Give examples of major and trace minerals

Answer 24

Major: Calcium, Phosphorus, Sodium, Potassium
Trace: Iodine, iron, Zinc

Question 25

What are the benefits of calcium. What are the sources?

Answer 25

Calcium is vital in building bones and teeth, aswell as bone density (fragility)

Sources are: dairy, leafy greens, broccoli, soy

Question 26

What are the benefits of Iron? What are some sources?

Answer 26

Helps red blood cells carry oxygen.

sources: red meat, lentils, beans, leafy greens, fortified cereals.

Question 27

What is iron deficiency called?

Answer 27

Anemia

Question 28

What are the benefits of magnesium? what are some sources?

Answer 28

helps muscles and nerves to function, steadies heart rhythm and keeps bones strong. helps the body to create energy and proteins.

sources: whole grains, leafy greens, beans, potatoes

Question 29

What are the benefits of phosphorus? what are some sources?

Answer 29

Helps form healthy bones and teeth and helps the body make energy. it is part of every cell membrane.

Sources: most foods, dairy, meat, fish

Question 30

What are the benefits of potassium? what are some sources?

Answer 30

Helps muscles and nervous system function. Helps maintain water balance in blood and body tissues.

Sources: Broccoli, potato skins, leafy greens, citrus, bananas.

Question 31

What are the benefits of zinc? what are some sources?

Answer 31

Helps immune system, wound healing, and normal growth

sources: red meat and poultry, oysters, nuts, soy, dairy.

Question 32

Why do women need more iron than men

Answer 32

period blood loss