Vitamins and Minerals for 1/15/16 Exam

Question 1

Nutrient Vitamin A is essential for, and examples.

Answer 1

Growth, prevention of infection, good vision and healthy skin
Liver, fish oils, eggs, dark green veggies

Question 2

Nutrient Thiamin (Vitamin B1) is essential for, and examples.

Answer 2

production of energy from carbs

Whole or enriched grain products, pork, organ meats

Question 3

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

Answer 3

Metabolism of nutrients into energy

Dairy products, organ meats, enriched and fortified grains

Question 4

Niacin (Vitamin B3)

Answer 4

Metabolism of nutrients into energy

Poultry, fish, beef, legumes, enriched or fortified grains

Question 5

Vitamin B6

Answer 5

Manufacture of amino acids and RBC

Fortified cereals, sweet potatoes, chicken and beef liver

Question 6

Vitamin B12

Answer 6

Production of RBC and maintenance of central nervous system

Beef, dairy products, shellfish

Question 7

Vitamin C

Answer 7

Healing of wounds, healthy bones and gums

Fruits and vegetables (esp. citrus and cabbage)

Question 8

Vitamin D

Answer 8

Absorption of calcium and formation/maintenance of bones and teeth
Vitamin D-fortified milk and cereal, cod liver oil.
SKIN can produce vitamin d when exposed to sunlight

Question 9

Vitamin E

Answer 9

Normal function of muscles and defense of cells against free radicals
Vegetable oils, wheat germs, nuts, seeds, leafy greens

Question 10

Vitamin K

Answer 10

Blood clotting

Eggs, cereal, leafy greens

Question 11

Calcium

Answer 11

Building and maintenance of bones and maintaining muscle and nerve function
Dairy products, leafy greens

Question 12

Folate

Answer 12

DNA synthesis in making protein

fortified cereals, enriched grains, leafy greens, legumes, asparagus

Question 13

Iron

Answer 13

Transport of oxygen in RBC to body cells

Meats, eggs, dark leafy veggies

Question 14

Magnesium

Answer 14

Energy production and nerve function

Legumes, nuts, whole grains, green vegetables

Question 15

Phosphorus

Answer 15

Growth and repair of supporting tissue, and bone and teeth formation
Milk, meat, poultry, fish, eggs, legumes, nuts

Question 16

Potassium

Answer 16

Nerve function, muscle contraction (inc. heart)

Fruits, veggies, meat, poultry, fish, milk

Question 17

Zinc

Answer 17

Reproduction of cells and tissue growth and repair

Meat, eggs, seafood, and whole grains.