Fat Soluble or Water Soluble Vitamins
Water deficiency is called
Dehydration
This mineral is critical for bones and teeth and a deficiency causes osteoporosis
What is calcium
This food is a good source of potassium
What are bananas
This vitamin prevents neural tube defects/birth defects
What is folate or B9
Water consumption increases by this amount when exercising
8 oz for every 20 minutes
This mineral prevents goiters
What is Iodine
The best way to get the different vitamins and minerals is to
Eat a variety of foods - eat a balanced diet
This vitamin supports the immune system, collagen, and helps wounds heal. Deficiency is scurvy
What is Vitamin C
Loss of skin elasticity, dark sunken eyes, irritability, drop in energy level
What are the signs of dehydration
A lack of iron can create this deficiency
What is Anemia
Night blindness is a deficiency of Vitamin A, what food sources contain Vitamin A?
What is red, orange, and yellow fruits and vegetables
Vitamin C
What is water soluble
Which vitamin is important for blood clotting
What is Vitamin K
The amount in liters of water that we lose each day
What are 2 - 3 liters
Vegetarians are often lack this vitamin because it is only found in animal products
What is Vitamin B12
These are the water soluble vitamins
What are Vitamins A, E, D, and K
Why might it take months for a vitamin A deficiency to appear in the body?
Because Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin and it would take longer to be eliminated from the body
Coat and lubricate joints, regulate body temperature, and nourish the brain and spinal cord
What are the functions of water
What are the electrolyte minerals?
What is sodium, potassium, and chloride
Wheat germ, nuts and oils are good sources of this vitamin.
What is Vitamin E