Sources of Vitamins and Minerals

Question 1

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Answer 1

Liver, fatty fish, margarine, cream, cheese, yellow vegetables

Question 2

Vitamin D (Calciferol)

Answer 2

Sunshine (stimulates production) Fatty fish, liver, Egg yolks, Butter, cream, fortified milk

Question 3

Vitamin E

Answer 3

Vegetable oils, butter, Peanuts Egg yolks Dark green leafy vegetables Soybeans and wheat germ

Question 4

Vitamin K

Answer 4

Spinach, kale, cabbage, broccoli Liver, Soybean oil, Cereals

Question 5

Thiamine (B1)

Answer 5

Enriched breads and cereals, Liver, heart, kidney, lean pork, Potatoes, legumes

Question 6

Riboflavin (B2)

Answer 6

Milk, cheese, yogurt, eggs Enriched breads and cereals, Dark green leafy vegetables Liver, kidney, heart, fish

Question 7

Niacin

Answer 7

Meats (especially organ meats) Poultry and fish Enriched breads and cereals Peanuts and legumes

Question 8

Pantothenic Acid (B5)

Answer 8

Organ meats and poultry, Broccoli and kale, Avocados Whole grain cereals

Question 9

Pyridoxine (B6)

Answer 9

Liver, kidney, pork Poultry and fish Enriched breads and cereals

Question 10

Vitamin B12

Answer 10

Liver, kidney, muscle meats, seafood, Milk, cheese Eggs

Question 11

Vitamin C

Answer 11

Citrus fruits, pineapple, Melons, berries, tomatoes Cabbage, broccoli, green peppers

Question 12

Calcium (Ca)

Answer 12

Milk and milk products, Cheese, Salmon and sardines Some dark green leafy vegetables

Question 13

Phosphorus (P)

Answer 13

Milk and cheese Meat, poultry, fish Nuts, legumes Whole-grain cereals

Question 14

Magnesium (Mg)

Answer 14

Meat, seafood, Nuts and legumes, Milk and milk products, Cereal grains, Fresh green vegetables

Question 15

Sodium (Na)

Answer 15

Salt, Meat and fish, Poultry and eggs Milk, cheese

Question 16

Potassium (K)

Answer 16

Meat, Milk and milk products, Vegetables, Oranges, bananas, prunes, Cereals

Question 17

Chlorine (CI) (Chloride)

Answer 17

Salt, Meat, fish, poultry, Milk, eggs

Question 18

Sulfur (S)

Answer 18

Meat, poultry, fish, Eggs

Question 19

Iron (Fe)

Answer 19

Liver, muscle meats, Dried fruits, Egg yolks, Enriched breads and cereals,Dark green leafy vegetables

Question 20

lodine (I)

Answer 20

Saltwater fish, lodized salt

Question 21

Copper (Cu)

Answer 21

Liver, organ meats, seafood, Nuts, legumes, Whole-grain cereals

Question 22

Fluorine (Fl) (Fluoride)

Answer 22

Fluoridated water, Fish, meat, seafood

Question 23

Zinc (Zn)

Answer 23

Seafood, especially oysters, Eggs Milk and milk products

Question 24

Selenium (Se)

Answer 24

Organ meats, Seafood

Question 25

Folic Acid

Answer 25

Green leafy veggies, citrus fruits, organ meats, liver, while grain cereals, yeast