Micronutrients

Question 1

What are these?
calcium, phosphorus, chloride, magnesium, potassium and sodium

Answer 1

major minerals
important for healthy bones, teeth, muscles and fluid balance in
the body

Question 2

vitamin C and B-complex vitamins

Answer 2

water-soluble vitamins

Question 3

vitamins A, D, E, K

Answer 3

fat-soluble vitamins
A & E - comes from food, think bowel movement (A & E are vowels)

Question 4

chromium, copper, fluoride, iodine, iron, selenium and zinc

Answer 4

trace minerals

Question 5

microorganisms in the intestine

Answer 5

gut flora
can produce vitamin K and biotin

Question 6

vitamin A can be produced from…

Answer 6

beta carotene

Question 7

niacin can be produced from…

Answer 7

amino acid tryptophan

Question 8

Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed through the intestinal tract with the help of…

Answer 8

lipids (fats)

Question 9

Retinol; Carotenoids

Answer 9

vitamin A

Question 10

helps form and maintains healthy teeth, skeletal
and soft tissue, mucous membranes, and skin. It is also known
as retinol because it produces the pigments of the eye called
retina
- promotes good vision, especially in low light. It may
also be needed for reproduction and breast-feeding

Answer 10

vitamin A

Question 11

Thiamine

Answer 11

vitamin B1

Question 12

It helps the body cells convert carbohydrates into energy. It is also
essential for the functioning of the heart, muscles, and nervous system.

Answer 12

Thiamine (vitamin B1)

Question 13

A deficiency of this can cause weakness, fatigue,
psychosis, and nerve damage.

Answer 13

thiamine

Question 14

It is found in fortified breads, cereals, pasta,
whole grains (especially wheat germ), lean meats
(especially pork), fish, dried beans, peas, and
soybeans.

Answer 14

thiamine

Question 15

Riboflavin

Answer 15

vitamin B2

Question 16

It is important for body growth and red
blood cell production and helps in releasing energy from carbohydrates.

Answer 16

Riboflavin (vitamin B2)

Question 17

Lean meats, eggs, legumes, nuts, green leafy vegetables, dairy products, and milk provide which vitamin?

Answer 17

Riboflavin (vitamin B2)

Question 18

Deficiency syndromes include sore throat, swelling of
mucous membranes, mouth or lip sores, anemia, and skin disorders. These deficiencies occur
when there is not enough food and more common in developing countries. Which vitamin is this?

Answer 18

Riboflavin (vitamin B2)

Question 19

Niacin or Nicotinic acid

Answer 19

vitamin B3

Question 20

It assists in the functioning of the digestive system,
skin, and nerves. It is also important for the conversion of
food to energy.

Answer 20

vitamin B3

Question 21

A deficiency of this causes inflamed skin, digestive problems,
and mental impairment

Answer 21

vitamin B3 (niacin)

Question 22

Large doses of this can cause liver damage,
peptic ulcers and skin rashes.

Answer 22

vitamin B3 (niacin)

Question 23

Panthonetic acid or Biotin

Answer 23

vitamin B5

Question 24

It helps break down carbohydrates, proteins, and
fats.

Answer 24

vitamin B5

Question 25

Pyrodoxine

Answer 25

Vitamin B6

Question 26

It helps the immune system produce antibodies. It helps maintain normal nerve function and form red blood cells.

Answer 26

Vitamin B6

Question 27

Large doses of this can cause neurological disorders and numbness. Deficiency of this vitamin can cause mouth and tongue sores, irritability, confusion, and depression.

Answer 27

Vitamin B6

Question 28

Folic acid or Folate

Answer 28

Vitamin B9

Question 29

Taking the right amount of this vitamin before and during pregnancy helps prevent certain birth defects.

Answer 29

Vitamin B9 (folate or folic acid)

Question 30

Deficiency of this vitamin may cause poor growth, gray hair, mouth ulcers, peptic ulcer, and diarrhea.

Answer 30

Vitamin B9

Question 31

Cobalamin

Answer 31

Vitamin B12

Question 32

People who follow a strict vegetarian or vegan diet and do not consume eggs or dairy products may require supplements of this vitamin

Answer 32

Vitamin B12

Question 33

Ascorbic acid

Answer 33

vitamin C

Question 34

It is required for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body

Answer 34

vitamin C

Question 35

Nutrients that block some of the damage caused by free radicals, which are by-products that result when our bodies transform food into energy.

Answer 35

Antioxidants (like vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene)

Question 36

green peppers, citrus fruits and juices, strawberries, tomatoes, broccoli, turnip greens and other leafy greens, sweet and white potatoes, and cantaloupe. Other excellent sources include papaya, mango, watermelon, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbages, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, and pineapples.

Answer 36

highest sources of vitamin C

Question 37

Sunshine Vitamin

Answer 37

vitamin D

Question 38

It helps the body keep the right amount of calcium and phosphorus in the blood.

Answer 38

vitamin D

Question 39

It is important in the formation of red blood cells and helps the body to use vitamin K.

Answer 39

vitamin E

Question 40

known as the clotting vitamin

Answer 40

Vitamin K

Question 41

Found in cabbage, cauliflower, spinach and other green leafy vegetables, cereals, soybeans, and other vegetables. It is also made by the bacteria that line the gastrointestinal tract.

Answer 41

vitamin K

Question 42

Which vitamin helps the body break down and use new proteins?

Answer 42

Vitamin B9

Question 43

Which vitamin is synthesized in the skin with the help of sunlight? a) Vitamin A b) Vitamin C c) Vitamin D d) Vitamin E e) Vitamin K

Answer 43

Vitamin D

Question 44

Which vitamin is an antioxidant that protects body tissue from free radicals? a) Vitamin B2 b) Vitamin B3 c) Vitamin C d) Vitamin E e) Vitamin K

Answer 44

d) Vitamin E

Question 45

Which vitamin is essential for the formation of red blood cells and DNA? a) Vitamin B1 b) Vitamin B2 c) Vitamin B6 d) Vitamin B9 e) Vitamin B12

Answer 45

d) vitamin B9

Question 46

Which vitamin is also known as thiamine and helps in the functioning of the nervous system and the production of energy from carbohydrates? a) Vitamin A b) Vitamin B1 c) Vitamin B5 d) Vitamin B6 e) Vitamin C

Answer 46

b) Vitamin B1

Question 47

Which vitamin is also known as pantothenic acid or biotin and helps in the growth and repair of tissues? a) Vitamin B2 b) Vitamin B3 c) Vitamin B5 d) Vitamin B9 e) Vitamin D

Answer 47

Answer: c) Vitamin B5

Question 48

Which vitamin is also known as cobalamin and helps in the maintenance of the central nervous system and the formation of red blood cells? a) Vitamin B1 b) Vitamin B6 c) Vitamin B9 d) Vitamin B12 e) Vitamin C Answer:

Answer 48

d) Vitamin B12

Question 49

Which vitamin is also known as folic acid or folate and helps in the prevention of certain birth defects? a) Vitamin A b) Vitamin B3 c) Vitamin B6 d) Vitamin B9 e) Vitamin E Answer:

Answer 49

d) Vitamin B9

Question 50

Which vitamin is also known as the sunshine vitamin because it can be synthesized in the skin with the help of sunlight? a) Vitamin A b) Vitamin C c) Vitamin D d) Vitamin E e) Vitamin K Answer:

Answer 50

c) Vitamin D

Question 51

Which vitamin is also known as ascorbic acid and is important for the growth and repair of tissues and the production of collagen? a) Vitamin A b) Vitamin B2 c) Vitamin C d) Vitamin D e) Vitamin E Answer:

Answer 51

c) Vitamin C

Question 52

Which vitamin is also known as retinol and helps in the formation and maintenance of healthy skin, teeth, and mucous membranes? a) Vitamin A b) Vitamin B1 c) Vitamin B5 d) Vitamin B6 e) Vitamin K Answer:

Answer 52

a) Vitamin A

Question 53

Which vitamin is also known as tocopherol and is an antioxidant that protects body tissue from damage caused by free radicals? a) Vitamin B3 b) Vitamin B9 c) Vitamin C d) Vitamin D e) Vitamin E Answer:

Answer 53

e) Vitamin E

Question 54

Which vitamin is also known as phylloquinone or menaquinone and is important for the clotting of blood and the synthesis of bone proteins? a) Vitamin A b) Vitamin B6 c) Vitamin B12 d) Vitamin K e) Vitamin C Answer:

Answer 54

d) Vitamin K

Question 55

Which vitamin is also known as pyridoxine and helps in the metabolism of proteins and the production of antibodies? a) Vitamin B1 b) Vitamin B2 c) Vitamin B6 d) Vitamin B9 e) Vitamin D Answer: c)

Answer 55

Vitamin B6

Question 56

Which vitamin is essential for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of the body and helps in the synthesis of collagen and iron absorption? A) Vitamin A B) Vitamin B1 C) Vitamin B6 D) Vitamin C E) Vitamin D

Answer 56

D) vitamin C