Micronutrient Flashcards
I am a mineral
I am an essential mineral found in electrolytes
You can get me in soup and pedialyte packets
If you don’t have enough of me, it can lead to muscle weakness
What am I?
Sodium
I am a mineral
I give protein to red blood cells and protein to muscles
You can find me in red meat
Without me, you may feel light headed and develop headaches
What am I?
Iron
I am a water soluble vitamin
I support the immune system and provide collagen protection
You can find me in oranges
Without me, I have another name: scurvy
What am I?
Vitamin C
I am a fat soluble vitamin
I control bone health by regulating calcium
I love fatty fish and some dairy products
Without me, your bones can get soft and fragile
What am I?
Vitamin D
I am a fat soluble vitamin
I help with your vision, growth, and skin
You can find me in carrots
Without me, you could have night blindness and dry and rough skin
What am I?
Vitamin A
I am a water soluble vitamin
I give you energy in your metabolism and help with nerve function
I love whole grains
Without me, I go by the name of beriberi which leads to nerve damage and you get really tired.
What am I?
Vitamin B1
I am a water soluble vitamin
I help with the conversion of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into energy
You can find me in milk
Without me, you may get a sore throat.
What am I?
Vitamin B2
I am a water soluble vitamin
I hep with DNA repair and cell signaling
You can find me in pork or tuna
Without me, you can get pellagra (I could kill you if you don’t have enough of me)
What am I?
Vitamin B3
I am a fat soluble vitamin
I am an antioxidant that protects cells from damage
You can find me in nuts
It is rare to not have enough of me but you won’t have the best vision and will feel muscle weakness.
What am I?
Vitamin E
I am a fat soluble vitamin
I help in blood clotting and bone metabolism
You can find me in green leafy veggies
Without me, you will have weak muscles, poor bone health, and bleeding due to blood clots.
What am I?
Vitamin K
I am a water soluble vitamin
I help with energy metabolism and contribute to the synthesis of coenzyme A
You can find me in organ meats and dairy products
Without me, you may feel tingling in hands and feet and fatigue
What am I?
Vitamin B5
I am water soluble vitamin
I help with biochemical reactions in the body such as amino acid metabolism
You can find me in Chicken
Without me, you will be irritable, depressed, and confused
What am I?
Vitamin B6
I am a water soluble vitamin
I help with DNA synthesis and cell division
You can find me in green veggies and citrus fruit
Without me, you may notice large immature red blood cells and shortness of breath. This could be bad for your baby if pregnant
What am I?
B9
I am a water soluble vitamin
I may be called biotin and play a role in metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
You may find me in eggs yolks
Without me, your hair will thin out and have muscle pain
What am I?
B7
I am a water soluble vitamin
I help with DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation
You can find me in animal products especially liver
Without me, you will feel weak, fatigue, and constipation
What am I?
B12