Micronutrients
True or False:
A Micronutrient is a chemical or substance required for normal growth and development.
True
Vitamins can be broken down into 2 categories. What are they?
Water soluble and Fat soluble
Minerals can be broken down into what 2 categories?
1. Macrominerals
2. Trace minerals
True or False:
Vitamins and minerals can work together to improve our quality of life.
True
Name 1 food that contains Vitamin C that we discussed today.
Citrus fruit, bell peppers, brussels sprouts
which of the following are not micronutrients?
A. vitamins and minerals
B. Fish and bell peppers
C. vitamins and meat
A. vitamins and minerals
Name 2/4 water soluble vitamins we discussed.
B6, B12, B9 (folate), or Vitamin C
Which one requires a larger amount in the body in order to perform functions correctly?
A. Macronutrients
B. Trace minerals
A. Macronutrients
True or False:
B12 and B9 (folate) have been found to decrease overall mood.
False.
B12 and B9 (folate) have been found to decrease chances of depression relapse.
Name 2 foods that contain vitamin B6 that we discussed today.
Carrots, fish, milk, and potatoes
How much micronutrients are required for normal growth and development?
A. as much as you weigh
B. trace amounts
B. trace amounts
Name all 3 fat soluble we discussed today.
Vitamins A, E, and D.
Name 2/4 minerals discussed today.
Name 1 or more vitamins that can lessen the symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Vitamins A, C, and E.
Name 3 foods that contain B12 that we discussed today.
Clams, fish, meat
Having a micronutrient deficiency may negatively impact what?
Both physical and mental health and potentially lead to chronic illness.
Name 3 foods contain B12 vitamins?
Clams, fish, and meat
Magnesium assists in over how many enzyme reactions?
A.150
B.300
C.500
B. 300
Fat soluble vitamins are the only vitamins that can impact the body.
False
Name 2 foods that contain potassium that we discussed today.
Bananas and acorn squash
A micronutrient is...
A. Salt and sugar
B. a solid, liquid, or gas
C. a chemical element or substance
C. a chemical element or substance
Vitamin C is the main protein in what major organ?
The skin
Potassium is an _________ that helps with nerve transmission and muscle function.
Electrolyte
What vitamins and minerals are found to decrease symptoms of stress and depression as well as increase overall mood?
B6 and Magnesium are found to decrease symptoms of stress and depression as well as increase overall mood.
Name 2 foods that contain calcium that we discussed today.
Broccoli and leafy greens