Vitamins and Minerals Quiz 3

Question 1

What are vitamins?

Answer 1

Organic compounds essential in small quantities for growth, reproduction and maintenance of health

Question 2

WHat are minerals ?

Answer 2

Inorganic elements required for various bodily functions, including
building bones, making hormones, and regulating heartbeat.

Question 3

Why are vitamins and minerals important ?

Answer 3

Essential for maintaining overall health, including metabolic processes and
immune function.

Question 4

What are the classification of vitamins?

Answer 4

Water-soluble Vitamins: Vitamin C, B: complex
Fat-soluble Vitamins: A, D< E< K

Question 5

What are Vit C important for?

Answer 5

Antioxidant, helps with collagen formation, wound healing, and immune function

Question 6

What are b complex good for?

Answer 6

Important
for energy metabolism and red blood cell formation.

Question 7

What are each fat-soluble vitamins good for?

Answer 7

Vitamin A: Essential for vision, immune function, and skin health.
*Vitamin D: Crucial for calcium absorption, bone health.
*Vitamin E: Antioxidant, protects cell membranes.
*Vitamin K: Important for blood clotting and bone health.

Question 8

What are the major minerals and what are they used for within the body?

Answer 8

 Calcium: Needed for bone and teeth formation, muscle function, nerve signaling.
 Phosphorus: Works with calcium to build bones and teeth.
 Magnesium: Involved in over 300 biochemical reactions, including muscle and nerve
function.
 Sodium: Maintains fluid balance, involved in nerve signaling.
 Potassium: Helps maintain fluid balance, essential for heart and muscle function.
 Chloride: Works with sodium to maintain fluid balance

Question 9

What are the trace minerals and what are they used for ?

Answer 9

Iron: Essential for oxygen transport in the blood.
 Zinc: Important for immune function and wound healing.
 Copper: Helps with iron metabolism and nerve function.
 Manganese: Involved in bone formation and energy metabolism.
 Iodine: Essential for thyroid hormone production.
 Fluoride: Strengthens teeth and prevents dental caries.

Question 10

What is vitamin C role within the oral health?

Answer 10

• Aids in collagen synthesis, essential for healthy gums.
   Promotes wound healing, reduces gum inflammation.
   Prevents scurvy, characterized by bleeding gums and tooth loss.

Question 11

What is vitamin D role within the oral health?

Answer 11

 Facilitates calcium absorption, critical for
strong teeth and bones.
 Reduces risk of periodontal disease.

Question 12

What is Vitmine A’s role within oral health?

Answer 12

• Maintains mucous membranes in
  the mouth.
   Supports immune function,
  reducing oral infections.
   Keeps salivary glands healthy,
  preventing dry mouth.

Question 13

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What impact does calcium have on the oral health?

Answer 13

• Integral for enamel formation and tooth mineralization.
• Deficiency can lead to increased risk of dental caries

Question 14

What impact does phosphorus have on the oral health?

Answer 14

• Works synergistically with calcium for bone and teeth formation.
• Helps maintain the integrity of teeth.

Question 15

What impact does fluoride have on the oral health?

Answer 15

• Strengthens enamel, making it more resistant to acid attacks.
• Reduces incidence of dental caries by promoting remineralization.
• Excessive fluoride can cause dental fluorosis, leading to mottled
  enamel.

Question 16

When defiecient in Vitamin C what can happen to the oral cavity?

Answer 16

• Symptoms: Bleeding gums, loose teeth, gingivitis.
• Severe deficiency leads to scurvy.

Question 17

When defiecient in Vitamin D what can happen to the oral cavity?

Answer 17

• Symptoms: Weak bones, increased risk of periodontal
  disease.
• Can lead to osteomalacia, weakening bones and teeth.

Question 18

When defiecient in calcium deficiency what can happen to the oral cavity?

Answer 18

• Symptoms: Tooth decay, brittle teeth.
• Increased risk of developing dental caries.

Question 19

What are some overconsumption and oral health for Vit A, Fluroide and mineral toxcity ?

Answer 19

Hypervitaminosis A:
 Symptoms: Dry mouth, gingival bleeding.
 Can lead to liver damage and bone pain.

Excessive Fluoride:
 Symptoms: Dental fluorosis (mottled enamel), particularly in
children.
 Chronic exposure can cause skeletal fluorosis.

Mineral Toxicity:
 General symptoms: Gastrointestinal issues, metallic taste in the
mouth.
 Can result from excessive intake of iron, zinc, or other minerals.

Question 20

What is the role of the dental hygienist in nutritional counseling ?

Answer 20

1. Assessing Patient Dietary Habits:
   * Evaluate patients’ intake of vitamins and
   minerals.
   * Identify potential deficiencies or excesses.
2. Educating Patients:
   * Explain the importance of a balanced diet for oral
   health.
   * Provide information on foods rich in essential
   vitamins and minerals.
3. Recommending Foods and Supplements:
   * Suggest dietary changes to include more
   nutrient-dense foods.
   * Advise on appropriate use of supplements if
   needed.
   Role of Dental Hygienists in Nutritional Counseling

Question 21

What are some tips for maintianing optimal oral health?

Answer 21

*Balanced Diet:
* Include a variety of fruits, vegetables, dairy, lean proteins.
* Ensure adequate intake of calcium, vitamin D, vitamin C.
*Limiting Sugary and Acidic Foods:
* Reduce consumption of sugary snacks and drinks to prevent dental caries.
* Avoid excessive acidic foods to protect enamel.
*Adequate Hydration:
* Drink plenty of water to maintain saliva production and rinse away food
particles.
*Regular Dental Check-ups and Cleanings:
* Visit the dentist regularly for professional cleanings and check-ups.
* Follow personalized oral hygiene advice from dental professionals.