The Vitamins
This category of vitamins needs to be replaced regularly since we don't store these vitamins to much extent.
What are water-soluble vitamins?
Most Americans overconsume this mineral, which plays a key role in fluid and electrolyte balance.
What is sodium?
This is the first symptom of dehydration.
What is thirst?
This mineral is found in dairy products, sardines with bones, leafy greens, and tofu.
What is calcium?
Name one factor that can increase metabolic rate.
What is physical activity, muscle mass, fever, stress?
Deficiency of this nutrient is associated with night blindness.
What is Vitamin A?
This mineral deficiency causes anemia and fatigue due to its role in oxygen transport.
What is iron?
Name one function of water in the body.
What is...transport nutrients & wastes, universal solvent, cleansing agent, lubricant & cushion, coolant/maintain body temperature?
This vitamin is found in animal products, which makes it challenging for a vegan to get adequate amounts.
What is vitamin B12?
This type of body fat poses a greater risk to chronic disease development.
This vitamin helps with the absorption of nonheme iron.
What is vitamin C?
This mineral acts like an antioxidant to protect our cells, and its content in food may vary depending on the soil where the food is grown.
What is selenium?
Deficiency of this nutrient during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of neural tube birth defects.
What is folate (or folic acid)?
This mineral is lacking for most people since it is predominantly found in fruits and vegetables.
What is potassium?
This hormone is produced by the fat cells and helps suppress appetite.
What is leptin?
This vitamin's key function is blood clotting and can be synthesized by our gut bacteria.
What is vitamin K?
This is the second most abundant mineral in the body since it is a component of our bones and teeth.
What is phosphorus?
This vitamin assists in the conversion of one of our essential amino acids, tryptophan, into niacin.
What is vitamin B6?
This precursor vitamin is found in red and orange vegetables or dark green leafy vegetables.
What is beta-carotene?
This theory suggests that we will maintain body weight over time and resist efforts to lose weight by dieting.
What is the set-point theory?
Deficiency of this nutrient can cause beriberi, a condition characterized by loss of sensation in the hands and feet, muscular weakness, paralysis, and abnormal heart action.
What is thiamin?
This mineral is a component of our thyroid hormone, thyroxine, which regulates metabolism.
What is iodine?
This condition is associated with excessive water intake, which can cause sodium levels to become dangerously low.
What is hyponatremia?
This mineral is found in animal protein, dairy products, beans, and a common food additive. (e.g., dark sodas and prepared foods)
What is phosphorus?
These are the three components that make up our total energy expenditure.
What is basal metabolic rate, physical activity, and the thermic effect of food?