water, vitamins & minerals

Question 1

How many vitamins are needed for the body to function?

Answer 1

13 vitamins

Question 2

How many minerals are needed for the body to function?

Answer 2

22 minerals

Question 3

Two types of vitamins

Answer 3

Water-soluble, Fat-soluble

Question 4

Fat-soluble vitamins

Answer 4

Vitamins A, D, E, K

Question 5

Where is excess fat-soluble vitamins stored?

Answer 5

Liver and body fat

Question 6

Foods rich in vitamin A

Answer 6

Animal products, orange/yellow fruits and vegetables, leafy green vegetables

Question 7

Vitamin essential for building and maintaining bones and teeth

Answer 7

Vitamin D

Question 8

May boost immune system

Answer 8

Vitamin D

Question 9

May decrease risk of certain cancers

Answer 9

Vitamin D

Question 10

How to get vitamin D?

Answer 10

Sun exposure for 10 minutes a day

Question 11

Vitamin D foods

Answer 11

fortified milk, tuna, salmon, supplements

Question 12

Important to red blood cells, muscles, and other tissues

Answer 12

Vitamin E

Question 13

Vegetable oils, salad dressings, whole
grain cereals, green leafy vegetables,
nuts, seeds, peanut butter and wheat
germ.

Answer 13

Vitamin E

Question 14

Important for blood clotting and has a role in bone health

Answer 14

Vitamin K

Question 15

Mostly made in the intestines

Answer 15

Vitamin K

Question 16

Turnip greens, cauliflower, spinach, liver,
broccoli, kale and cabbage

Answer 16

Vitamin K

Question 17

Water-soluble vitamins

Answer 17

Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Niacin, Folic Acid, Pantothenic Acid

Question 18

Essential for producing
energy, helps keep healthy skin, necessary for growth.

Answer 18

Vitamin B

Question 19

Protects against infection,
helps heal wounds, promotes healthy
teeth and gums.

Answer 19

Vitamin C

Question 20

Whole grains, nuts,
milk, cheese, spinach, eggs, fish, meat, fish, poultry, various vegetables

Answer 20

Vitamin B

Question 21

Citrus fruits, tomatoes,
cabbage, broccoli, potatoes and peppers

Answer 21

Vitamin C

Question 22

Two categories of minerals

Answer 22

Major and trace

Question 23

Include calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and sulfur

Answer 23

Major minerals

Question 24

Include iron, zinc, iodine, selenium, copper,
manganese, fluoride, chromium, molybdenum,
arsenic, nickel, silicon, boron and cobalt

Answer 24

Trace minerals

Question 25

Helps maintain fluid balance

Answer 25

Sodium

Question 26

Helps transmit nerve impulses

Answer 26

Sodium

Question 27

Influences contraction and relaxation of muscles

Answer 27

Sodium

Question 28

• Causes high blood pressure
• May lead to fluid retention

Answer 28

Too much sodium

Question 29

The human body requires about ____ mg of sodium per day

Answer 29

500

Question 30

The average American usually ingests between _____-_____ mg each day

Answer 30

2,300-6,900

Question 31

It is recommended to stay in a range of ______ to ______ mg / day.

Answer 31

1,500 to 2,400

Question 32

The most abundant mineral in your body
-99% is stored in the bones

Answer 32

Calcium

Question 33

Known for bone health

Answer 33

Calcium

Question 34

-Males 19-50 years old need _____ mg / day
-Females 19-50 years old: _____ mg / day

Answer 34

1000

Question 35

_______________ is the most widespread vitamin or mineral deficiency in the
world.

Answer 35

Iron deficiency

Question 36

_____ of your body’s iron is in your hemoglobin

Answer 36

70%

Question 37

Essential for life
-It is possible to live without food than
without ______.

Answer 37

Water

Question 38

Water makes up about ___-___% of your
body weight

Answer 38

45-75%

Question 39

• Aids with transport
• Mechanical functions
• Helps to break substances down
• Helps to maintain body
  temperature/pH

Answer 39

Water is important

Question 40

Men need ____oz / day
Women need ___oz / day

Answer 40

125 for men, 91 for women

Question 41

Ideally ___% of water should coming from
drinking fluids.
___% of water intake should come from food

Answer 41

80%
20%