Vitamins and Minerals

Question 1

folate sources

Answer 1

green leafy vegetables, liver

Question 2

hypermagnesemia s/s

Answer 2

CNS depression, coma, hypotension

Question 3

chloride function

Answer 3

component of HCl in the stomach, fluid balance, acid-base balance

Question 4

potassium function

Answer 4

major ion of intracellular fluid, fluid and acid-base balance

Question 5

hyperkalemia s/s

Answer 5

irritability, anxiety, cardiac dysrhythmias, heart block

Question 6

iron function

Answer 6

O2 transport by hemoglobin

Question 7

sodium sources

Answer 7

salt

Question 8

vit K function

Answer 8

synthesis of proteins necessary for clotting

Question 9

fluoride sources

Answer 9

fluoridated water, fish, tea

Question 10

hyponatremia s/s

Answer 10

muscle cramps, cold and clammy skin, confusion, nausea, lethargy

Question 11

thiamin function

Answer 11

coenzyme required to convert glucose to energy

Question 12

riboflavin sources

Answer 12

milk, organ meats, greens

Question 13

sulfur function

Answer 13

promotes enzyme and detox reactions

Question 14

calcium function

Answer 14

bone and tooth formation, blood clotting, nerve transmission, muscle contraction

Question 15

sulfur sources

Answer 15

provided by adequate amounts of protein, meat, eggs, milk, nuts

Question 16

B6 sources

Answer 16

yeast, banana, cantaloupe, broccoli, spinach

Question 17

iron sources

Answer 17

liver, meats, enriched cereals

Question 18

selenium function

Answer 18

antioxidant

Question 19

iodine function

Answer 19

component of thyroid hormones

Question 20

zinc sources

Answer 20

oysters, liver, meats, beans, nuts

Question 21

vitamins C functions

Answer 21

collagen formation, antioxidant, enhances iron absorption

Question 22

B6 function

Answer 22

protein, fat, carb metabolism

Question 23

pantothenic acid sources

Answer 23

meatn, poultry, fish, whole grain cereals

Question 24

sodium function

Answer 24

major ion of extracellular fluid, fluid and acid-base balance

Question 25

vit E sources

Answer 25

vegetable oils, wheat germ, whole grains

Question 26

antioxidant

Answer 26

protects the body's cells from the damaging effects of oxidation

Question 27

riboflavin function

Answer 27

carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism

Question 28

hypernatremia s/s

Answer 28

edema, weight gain, HTN

Question 29

hypokalemia s/s

Answer 29

muslce cramps, weakness, cardiac dysrhythmias

Question 30

fluoride function

Answer 30

tooth formation, bone formation

Question 31

chromium function

Answer 31

cofactor for insulin, needed for proper glucose metabolism

Question 32

manganese function

Answer 32

protein and energy metabolism

Question 33

biotin sources

Answer 33

liver, egg yolk

Question 34

folate function

Answer 34

RNA and DNA synthesis; formation of red blood cells

Question 35

fat soluble vitamins

Answer 35

vit A, D, E, K

Question 36

zinc function

Answer 36

tissue growth, sexual maturation, immunity

Question 37

thiamin function

Answer 37

coenzyme required for producing energy from glucose

Question 38

selenium sources

Answer 38

organ meats, wheat

Question 39

chromium sources

Answer 39

meats, whole grains

Question 40

manganese sources

Answer 40

whole grains, nuts, peas

Question 41

macrominerals

Answer 41

calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sulfur, sodium, potassium, chloride

Question 42

vit C deficiency symptoms

Answer 42

scurvy, delayed wound healing

Question 43

copper function

Answer 43

iron metabolism and enzyme function

Question 44

niacin sources

Answer 44

kidney, grains, lean meats, nuts

Question 45

vitamin A sources

Answer 45

liver, carrots, egg yolk, fortified milk

Question 46

biotin

Answer 46

carb, fat and protein metabolism

Question 47

vit K sources

Answer 47

dark grean leafy vegetables, synthesized in intestines by gut bacteria

Question 48

chloride sources

Answer 48

salt

Question 49

vit D function

Answer 49

calcium and phosphorus metabolism, calcium absorption

Question 50

niacin function

Answer 50

carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism

Question 51

copper soures

Answer 51

liver, shellfish, grains, peas, beans

Question 52

magnesium sources

Answer 52

green leafy vegetables, nuts, beans, grains

Question 53

hypomagnesemia s/s

Answer 53

anorexia, muscle weakness

Question 54

magnesium function

Answer 54

bone and tooth formation, carb metabolism, protein synthesis

Question 55

B12 sources

Answer 55

organ meats, seafood

Question 56

vitamin C sources

Answer 56

citrus fruits, broccoli, green pepper, strawberries, greens

Question 57

vit A function

Answer 57

visual acuity in dim light, formation of skin and mucous membranes, immune function

Question 58

phosphorus sources

Answer 58

milk products

Question 59

thiamin deficiency s/s

Answer 59

beriberi, confusion, fatique

Question 60

B-complex vitamins

Answer 60

thiamin, riboflaven, niacin, B6, folate, B12, pantothenic acid, biotin

Question 61

phosphorus function

Answer 61

bone and tooth formation, acid-base balance, energy metabolism

Question 62

vit D sources

Answer 62

sunlight, fortified milk, fish liver oils

Question 63

iodine sources

Answer 63

iodized salt, seafood

Question 64

thiamin sources

Answer 64

pork, liver, whole grains, legumes

Question 65

vit E function

Answer 65

antioxidant, protects vit A, heme synthesis

Question 66

microminerals

Answer 66

iron, iodine, zinc, copper, manganese, fluoride, chromium, selenium, cobalt

Question 67

potassium sources

Answer 67

whole grains, fruits, leafy vegetables

Question 68

Calcium sources

Answer 68

milk and dairy, greens

Question 69

pantothenic acid function

Answer 69

carb, protein, fat metabolism

Question 70

B12 function

Answer 70

formation of the "heme" portion of hemoglobin