Nutrition

Question 1

What is the function of vitamin C
Ascorbic acid

Answer 1

Infection prevention, wound healing, bone growth, iron absorption

Question 2

Sources vitamin C

Answer 2

Citrus, broccoli, strawberries

Question 3

Vitamin C deficiency

Answer 3

Weakness, weight loss, scurvy

Question 4

Function of thiamine B1

Answer 4

Converts nutrients to energy

Question 5

Sources B1 Thiamine

Answer 5

Whole grains, pork, seeds, trout

Question 6

Function B2 riboflavin

Answer 6

Aids in energy production and fat metabolism

Question 7

Sources B2 riboflavin

Answer 7

Yogurt milk organ meats almond

Question 8

Function B3 niacin

Answer 8

Helps produce energy from food

Question 9

Sources B3 niacin

Answer 9

Meat fish nuts grains legumes

Question 10

Function B5 pantothenic

Answer 10

Fatty acid synthesis

Question 11

Sources B5 pantothenic

Answer 11

Mushrooms Tuna avocado chicken

Question 12

Function B6 pyridoxine

Answer 12

Helps the body release sugar for energy and immune function

Question 13

Sources B6 pyridoxine

Answer 13

Organ meats salmon tuna potatoes

Question 14

Sources B7 biotin

Answer 14

Organ meats eggs salmon sunflower seeds

Question 15

Function B7 biotin

Answer 15

Breaks down carbs fats and proteins

Question 16

Function B9 folate

Answer 16

Necessary for cell division

Question 17

Sources B9 folate

Answer 17

Leafy greens, OJ eggs beans avocado

Question 18

Function B12 cobalamin

Answer 18

Aids RBC formation, nervous system and brain function

Question 19

Sources B12 cobalamin

Answer 19

Clams beef salmon milk yogurt

Question 20

Function vitamin A

Answer 20

Bone formation, vision, immune and cell function

Question 21

Sources vitamin A

Answer 21

Fish liver oil, beef liver, dairy, leafy greens sweet potatoes

Question 22

Function vitamin D

Answer 22

Bone and teeth development, absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorus

Question 23

Sources vitamin D

Answer 23

Fish oil, milk, eggs, dairy, sunlight

Question 24

Function vitamin E

Answer 24

Fight inflection, healthy RBCs

Question 25

Sources vitamin E

Answer 25

Almond wheat germ spinach sunflower seeds

Question 26

Vitamin K function

Answer 26

Blood clotting and bone health

Question 27

Sources vitamin K

Answer 27

Spinach liver butter kale parsley

Question 28

Function calcium

Answer 28

Teeth and bone structure, muscle function, BP regulation

Question 29

Sources calcium

Answer 29

Dairy, broccoli leafy greens legumes

Question 30

Function phosphorus

Answer 30

Bones and teeth, acid/base balance

Question 31

Sources phosphorus

Answer 31

Eggs, fish, poultry milk

Question 32

Function of magnesium

Answer 32

Muscle contraction Immune System health Nerve transmission

Question 33

Sources magnesium

Answer 33

Legumes green vegetables Seafood

Question 34

Function Sodium

Answer 34

Fluid balance Nerve transmission Muscle contractions

Question 35

Function Chloride

Answer 35

Fluid balance Stomach acid

Question 36

Function Potassium

Answer 36

Fluid balance Muscle function Nerve transmission

Question 37

Sources potassium

Answer 37

Banana fruit legumes whole grain

Question 38

Function sulfur

Answer 38

In protein molecules

Question 39

Sources sulfur

Answer 39

Eggs, meat, fish legumes

Question 40

Function magnesium

Answer 40

Parts of enzymes

Question 41

Sources magnesium

Answer 41

Nuts, fish, brown rice avocado spinach bananas

Question 42

Function copper

Answer 42

Iron metabolism

Question 43

Sources copper

Answer 43

Legumes whole grains organ meats water

Question 44

Function zinc

Answer 44

Growth, wound healing immunity

Question 45

Sources zinc

Answer 45

Meats fish whole grains vegetables

Question 46

Function iodine

Answer 46

Thyroid regulation