Vitamins + Minerals

Question 1

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Answer 1

Source: fish, meat, poultry

Function: carb + fat metabolism

Question 2

Vitamin E

Answer 2

Source: fortified cereal, nuts, oils and greens

Function: protection of cell destruction and formation of blood cells

Question 3

Calcium

Answer 3

normal blood clotting
bone and tooth development
nerve and muscle function

Question 4

Sources’ to increase Vitamin A (Retinol)?

Answer 4

good source is yellow and orange foods

oranges, egg yolks, fish oil, butter, milk

Question 5

Vitamin K

Answer 5

Source: dairy and grain products

Function: normal blood clotting, bone growth

Question 6

Fat Soluble

Answer 6

Vitamins A, D, E, K

Question 7

Potassium

Answer 7

fluid balance
muscle contractions
nerve, muscle, heart function

Question 8

Biotin

Answer 8

Source: liver, cereal, grains, yeast, legumes

Function: carb, fat and protein metabolism

Question 9

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamins)

Answer 9

Source: meats, seafood, dairy products, molasse

Function: nerve cell devolvement and maintenance

Question 10

A medical assistant is providing education on bone loss and calcium regulation. Which supplement should be recommended?

Answer 10

Vitamin D

a fat soluble vitamin that regulates the absorption of calcium and aid in building bones and teeth

Question 11

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Answer 11

Source: milk, butter, meat, fish oil

Function: night vision, cell growth, health of skin

Question 12

Trace Minerals

Answer 12

20mg or less to promote health

iron, iodine, zinc, copper, fluoride

Question 13

Major Minerals

Answer 13

100mg+ to promote health

calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium

Question 14

Sodium

Answer 14

fluid balance
glucose transport
acid base balance
muscle and nerve production

Question 15

Iron

Answer 15

formation of hemoglobin in red blood cells

Question 16

Phosphorus

Answer 16

energy production

Question 17

Water Soluble

Answer 17

Vitamins B’s, Biotin, Vitamin C

Question 18

Vitamin D

Answer 18

Source: sunlight, fortified milk, eggs, fish

Function: calcium absorption, teeth and bone structure, support heart and nerve muscle

Question 19

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Answer 19

Source: organ meat, dairy, eggs, leady greens

Function: fat and protein metabolism

Question 20

Vitamin C ( Ascorbic Acid)

Answer 20

Source: berries, citrus, fruit, green pepper, mango, broccoli, potatoes

Function: immunity, iron absorption, structure of bones

Question 21

Folate

Answer 21

Source: liver, greens, beans, asparagus

Function: genetic material and maintenance of blood cells

Question 22

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

Answer 22

Source: whole grains, rice, nuts

Function: carb metabolism, heart nerve+ muscle function

Question 23

Magnesium

Answer 23

carb and protein metabolism
muscle contraction and structure

Question 24

What major mineral is responsible for fluid balance, glucose transport, acid base balance, and muscle and nerve function?

Answer 24

SODIUM- PT with cardiovascular disease should decrease sodium intake but some sodium is essential