Fat Soluble
This vitamin is found in orange vegetables such as sweet potatoes and carrots, as well as dark green vegetables like spinach and kale.
Vitamin A
What happens if these vitamins are taken in in excess in one day?
Vitamin toxicity:symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, and in severe cases, organ damage can occur
Without adequate calcium bones are at risk for...
Osteoporosis
What are the building blocks of proteins?
Amino acids
This electrolyte, lost in sweat, helps maintain fluid balance and muscle contractions during exercise.
Sodium
This vitamin is found naturally in mushrooms, eggs, and certain fish
Vitamin D
Peppers and citrus fruits are high in this vitamin
Vitamin C
The electrolyte minerals are...
Sodium, chloride, potassium
Name two sources of heart healthy fats
Avocado, nuts, seeds, olive oil, fatty fish like salmon
Anemia
This vitamin is an antioxidant. It promotes a healthy cardiovascular system, can be found in certain oils, nuts and seeds
Vitamin E
Thiamin, niacin, folate, riboflavin are all ________
Complex vitamins
These 2 minerals work with vitamin D as well to build strong bone
Calcium and phosphorus
What is a benefit of fiber?
Improved digestion or helps regulate blood sugar
(Other acceptable answers: promotes satiety, lowers cholesterol)
What mineral do many americans eat in excess due to processed foods, fast foods?
Hint: Too much can contribute to high blood pressure and heart disease.
Sodium
This vitamin is found in nuts seeds and certain vegetable oils, it is fat soluble
Vitamin E
________vitamins are found in whole grains
Complex
This fat-soluble vitamin, crucial for calcium absorption, plays a key role in bone health and muscle function, making it vital for injury prevention in athletes
Vitamin D
Where is glucose stored?
Muscles and liver
This mineral supports bone strength and muscle function, and a deficiency can lead to cramps or fatigue during training.
Magnesium
This vitamin promotes healthy skin, hair, reproductive organs and vision
Vitamin A
The main job of B Complex vitamins?
Convert carbs to energy
Essential for oxygen transport in the blood, this trace mineral's deficiency is especially common among female endurance athletes and can lead to fatigue and decreased performance.
Iron
Name two benefits of omega 3 fatty acids
Reduced inflammation, improved heart health, and support for brain function
This trace mineral aids in red blood cell formation and energy metabolism. Over-supplementation, however, can be toxic and impair zinc absorption.
Copper