Fat or Water?
These vitamins have a greater risk of toxicity
Fat-soluble
This nutrient helps to carry oxygen to tissues throughout the body
Iron
A prominent source of this micronutrient is in citrus foods like oranges and lemons.
Vitamin C
This deficiency can result in night blindness
Vitamin A
Bowed legs are common with a deficiency of this nutrient during growth and development.
Vitamin D
These vitamins have to travel via the lymph system before being absorbed into the blood.
Fat-Soluble
This nutrient is the most abundant micronutrient in the body because it makes up the skeletal system.
Calcium
The main dietary form of this nutrient is a seasoning often added to foods.
Sodium (NaCl - salt)
Deficiency of this nutrient is known to cause neural tube defects such as spina bifida
Folate
Excess intake of this nutrient may cause you to look like an Oompa Loompa (with orange skin).
Carotenoids (Vitamin A)
Vitamin C is an example of which kind of vitamin?
Water-soluble
This nutrient helps to prevent dental caries.
Fluoride
Dairy products are a primary source of this nutrient, so it's recommended that children and adolescents consume dairy during periods of growth
Calcium
Deficiency of this nutrient can lead to impaired wound healing.
Vitamin C
An enlarged thyroid, also known as a goiter, is a tell-tale sign of what nutrient deficiency
What are the 4 fat-soluble vitamins?
Vitamins A, D, E, K
These vitamins act as coenzymes that facilitate metabolism of energy-containing foods.
B Vitamins (Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin)
This nutrient is found abundantly in leafy green vegetables, such as Kale
Vitamin K
Which vitamin is given at birth via an injection in order to prevent deficiency in infants?
Vitamin K
Bitot's spots are an indication of this vitamin deficiency.
Vitamin A
These vitamins are needed only in periodic doses (weekly or even monthly)
Fat-Soluble
This nutrient can help to combat the effects of high sodium intake.
Potassium
This vitamin can be synthesized from vegetables such as carrots, squash, or sweet potato.
Vitamin A (beta-carotene)
Vitamin D
This symptom occurs with excess fluoride intake, and results in brownish spots on the teeth.
Fluorosis