Vitamins
Name one source of vitamin E.
Nuts, seeds, spinach, almonds, squash , seafood, olive oil, beans, peas, meats, eggs.
Name one vitamin and one mineral found in milk?
Vitamin D and Calcium.
Where is 99% of calcium stored in the body?
Bones.
Name one food source of phosphorous.
Meat, poultry, eggs, fish, dairy.
How many meals and how many snacks are recommended per day?
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!
3 meals and 3 snacks
Which B vitamin can only be found in animal sources?
B 12
Which Vitamin enhances the absorption of iron?
Vitamin C
What disease is caused by vitamin C deficiency?
Scurvy
True or false:
Zinc toxicity is rare and can only occur through taking mega-dose supplements.
True
Using your hand as a diagram, what is a recommend serving size of meat or other protein foods?
Should be referring to the palm of your hand.
This vitamin is made from bacteria in your gut, but can also be found in dark leafy greens.
Vitamin K
Which vitamin is primarily found in dietary fats and is considered an antioxidants?
Vitamin E.
How is sodium excreted by the body?
Through bodily fluids: sweat, urine, diarrhea, or vomit.
What mineral is primarily found in meats, spinach, and beans?
Iron
How many servings of fruits and vegetables are recommended per day?
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!
4-5 servings
What Vitamins are the fat soluble vitamins? (This means they need to be eaten with a fat source to be absorbed)
Vitamin A,D,E, and K.
Which mineral carries oxygen throughout the body?
*Hint- Without enough, you feel very fatigued.
Iron.
Which mineral is needed for hormone excretion and can be found in chocolate?
Magnesium
Name one function of Vitamin D.
Helps create strong bones, strong teeth, assists with absorption of calcium.
True or False:
Potato chips are a decent source of potassium.
True
What are the precursors to vitamin A?
Beta-carotene and carotenoids.
Name one food that contains both vitamin A and vitamin C.
Most red and yellow fruits and vegetables:
Tomato, strawberry, carrot, oranges, lemons, bell peppers, and mango.
When might you be in a scenario you would need to drink a Gatorade or other electrolyte drink?
After vigorous exercise with sweating or heat, vomiting, diarrhea.
Which mineral is a natural preservative that is added to packaged foods>
Sodium
What food is highest in potassium?
Potatoes.