Water Soluble Vitamins
What is the name of the vitamin that helps with the formation of red blood cells?
What is vitamin B12
Which vitamin helps with calcium absorption?
What is vitamin D
What macro mineral is important for bone health?
What is calcium
Which trace mineral helps with the strength of our teeth and bones?
What is fluoride.
What percent of the human body is made up of water?
a) 28%
b) 45%
c) 60%
d) 80%
What is 60%
Which water soluble vitamin is known for helping to maintain healthy skin and vision?
What is Vitamin B2
Name a food that is a good source of vitamin D.
What are any of the following: fish, eggs, mushrooms, whole grain cereals, beef liver
Name a source of potassium.
What are any of the following: Bananas, apricots, prunes, oranges, honeydew, squash, potatoes, mushrooms, spinach, broccoli, pumpkin, beets, meats, fish, eggs, lentils, beans and peas
What is any of the following: red meat, poultry, seafood, lentils, beans, spinach, kale, collard greens, dried fruit
How much water should an adult drink each day?
a) 15-18 cups (120-144 ounces)
b) 18-22 cups (144-176 ounces)
c) 13-17 cups (104-136 ounces)
d) 11-15 cups (88-120 ounces)
c)
What is 11-15 cups
Name one source of vitamin C.
What are any of the following: citrus fruit, berries, pineapple, mango, broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, potatoes, kale, chili peppers, spinach
How does the body store fat soluble vitamins?
What is it stores it in the liver, fatty tissues and muscle
What is the role of magnesium in our bodies?
What is supporting normal nerve and muscle function, maintaining healthy bones, regulating blood sugar levels, contributing to energy production, and helping to keep the heartbeat steady.
The trace mineral Chromium is used by our bodies to regulate what process?
What are 3 signs of dehydration?
What are thirst, dark urine, decreased urine, dry mouth/lip/eyes, sunken eyes, headache, tired, cramps, rapid heartbeat, rapid breathing, dry skin, confusion, irritability.
What happens to the extra water soluble vitamins in our body that we don't end up needing?
What is we urinate them out on a daily basis
Why is it important not to take in too many fat soluble vitamins?
What is because they are stored longer in the body and so can become toxic if we build up too much.
How are macro minerals different from trace minerals?
What is the body needs larger amounts of macro minerals, and they are found in larger quantities in the body.
This trace mineral is necessary for the formation of hemoglobin (a protein in red blood cells) and myoglobin (a protein found in heart and skeletal muscles).
What is iron
Name one hydrating food:
What are fruits, cucumber, watermelon, melons, tomatoes, celery, lettuce
Which water soluble vitamin is essential for energy production in the body?
What is all vitamins B.
What are the four fat soluble vitamins?
What are vitamins A, D, E and K.
Why is calcium so important for muscle function?
What is calcium is crucial for muscle function because it acts as a key regulator of muscle contractions, meaning that without sufficient calcium, muscles cannot properly contract.
Which trace mineral is added to the drinking water in many cities?
What is fluoride
Why is water essential for our bodies?
Water is essential for our bodies because it plays a vital role in almost all bodily functions, including transporting nutrients to cells, removing waste products, regulating body temperature, lubricating joints, protecting organs, and maintaining the proper fluid balance within our cells and tissues; without adequate water intake, our bodies cannot function properly, leading to dehydration with potential health complications.