Importance of Vitamins and Minerals

What are 2 main types of Nutrients?

• Macronutrients

• Water

• Micronutrients

• Minerals

Which are examples of Macronutrients?

• Carbohydrates

• minerals

• Lipids/fats

• vitamins

• Proteins

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All are Micronutrients, except/s for?

• vitamin

• protein

• fats

• minerals

True/False:

Calcium is an example of a trace mineral.

• True

• False

True/False:

Medication can cause micronutrient deficiency.

• True

• false

True/False:

Vitamin E is often referred to as the 'sunshine vitamin' because our bodies can produce it when our skin is exposed to sunlight

• True

• False

What does RDA stand for?

• Recommended Daily Allowance

• Registered Daily Allowance

• Research and Development Authority

• Resource Development Administration

Your body needs smaller amounts of micronutrients relative to macronutrients. That’s why they’re labeled “micro.”

• True

• False

Water-soluble vitamins are easier for the body to store than Fat-soluble

• True

• False

We don't really need vitamins and minerals for body to function properly.

• True

• False