Vitamins And Minerals

Question 0

Nutritional requirements differ slightly for….

Answer 0

Young children, adolescents, and during pregnancy, and breast feeding

Question 1

What is the difference between a microgram and a miligram?

Answer 1

A Microgram is 1000 times smaller then a Miligram

Question 2

*What is Vitamin A good for?

Answer 2

Eyesight, growth, appetite, taste

Question 3

*What are good sources of Vitamin A?

Answer 3

Liver, cod liver oil, carrots, reen leafy vegetables, egg yolks, enriched margarine, milk products, and yellow fruits

Question 4

*What is Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) good for?

Answer 4

Nervous system, digestion, muscles, heart, alcohol-damaged nerve tissues

Question 5

*What are good sources of Vitain B1?

Answer 5

Liver, yeast, egg yolk, cereal, red meat, nuts, and wheatgerm

Question 6

*What is Vitamin C good for?

Answer 6

Immune defence system, protection from viruses and bacteria, healing wounds, reducing cholesterol, cell lifespan and preventing scurvy

Question 7

*What are good sources of Vitamin C?

Answer 7

Citrus fruits, kiwi fruits, berries, tomatoes, cauliflower, potatoes, green leaf vegetables and peppers

Question 8

*What is Vitamin D good for?

Answer 8

Strong bones and teeth

Question 9

*What are good sources of Vitamin D?

Answer 9

Salmon, Tuna, Milk

Question 10

*What are Folic Acids good for?

Answer 10

Production of red blood cells. It is essential for the first 3 months of pregnancy to prevent birth defects

Question 11

*What are good sources of Folic Acids?

Answer 11

Carrots, yeast, liver, egg yolks, melon, apricots, pimpkin, avocado, beans, rye and wholewheat, and green leaf vegetables