Vitamins ans minerals

Question 1

Vitamin A

Answer 1

Vision , cell growth , skin

sources: fish liver oil , butter , egg yolk , yellow fruit , leafy veggies , fortified milk

Question 2

Vitamin D

Answer 2

regulates blood calcium levels

sources: fish liver oil , fortified milk , sunlight

Question 3

Vitamin E

Answer 3

antioxidant, protects RBC , muscle tissue cells

sources: veggie oil, nuts , milk , egg, fish

Question 4

Folic acid

Answer 4

metabolism and cell growth , prevent fetal neural defects in utero

sources: leafy greens , orange juice, grains , liver

Question 5

Vitamin B12

Answer 5

dairy products, meat , poultry , fish liver , milk , cheese

Question 6

Vitamin C

Answer 6

collagen , iron absorption, immune function

sources: citrus fruits , tomato’s , potato’s , green veggies

Question 7

calcium

Answer 7

bone and teeth formation, blood clotting, nerve conduction , muscle contraction

sources: dairy , sardines , leafy veggies , broccoli, egg yolks , nuts

Question 8

Magnesium

Answer 8

maintains normal BMR

sources: whole grains , nuts , leafy veggies , lima beans , squash , potatoes

Question 9

potassium

Answer 9

intracellular fluid control , muscle contraction

sources: fruits , veggies , meats , potato’s , avocados , shellfish , dates , figs

Question 10

Iron

Answer 10

meats , eggs , spinach , seafood , peas ,fortified cereals

Question 11

Zinc

Answer 11

red meats , poultry, oysters ,