Functions of Vitamins and Minerals

Question 1

Vitamin A f(x)

Answer 1

night vision , cell growth and maintenance, health of skin and mucous membranes

Question 2

B1 (Thiamine) f(x)

Answer 2

heart, nerve, and muscle function; carbohydrate metabolism

Question 3

B2 (riboflavin) f(x)

Answer 3

fat and protein metabolism

Question 4

B3 (niacin) f(x)

Answer 4

carbohydrate and fat metabolism

Question 5

B6 (pyridoxine) f(x)

Answer 5

amino acid metabolism

Question 6

B12 (cobalamins) f(x)

Answer 6

protein and fat metabolism, nerve-cell maintenance, cell development

Question 7

Biotin (B7) f(x)

Answer 7

carbohydrate protein and fat metabolism

Question 8

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) f(x)

Answer 8

immunity; iron absorption, structure of bones, muscle, and blood vessels

Question 9

Vitamin D (calciferol) f(x)

Answer 9

calcium absorption; bone and tooth structure; structure of bones, muscle, and blood vessels

Question 10

Vitamin E f(x)

Answer 10

protection of cells from destruction; formation of blood cells

Question 11

folate f(x)

Answer 11

genetic material development; maintenance of red blood cells

Question 12

Vitamin K f(x)

Answer 12

Vitamin that helps with normal blood clotting, bone growth

Question 13

pantothenic acid f(x)

Answer 13

vitamin that helps release energy from carbohydrates and fats

Question 14

calcium f(x)

Answer 14

mineral that helps with nerve and muscle function; bone and tooth development; normal blood clotting

Question 15

Magnesium f(x)

Answer 15

muscle contraction and structure; carbohydrate and protein metabolism

Question 16

Phosphorus f(x)

Answer 16

mineral that helps with energy production; formation and maintenance of bones and teeth

Question 17

Potassium f(x)

Answer 17

muscle contraction; fluid balance; nerve muscle, and heart function

Question 18

sodium f(x)

Answer 18

fluid balance; acid-base balance; muscle and nerve function; glucose transport

Question 19

iron f(x)

Answer 19

mineral that helps with formation of hemoglobin in red blood cells for oxygen transport; contributor to enzymes an dprotein

Question 20

Zinc f(x)

Answer 20

helps your immune system and metabolism function. Also important to wound healing and your sense of taste and smell. Trace mineral.