Nutrients Test Review/Learning Check

This vitamin is critical for blood clotting (aka so you don't bleed to death)

• A

• B

• D

• E

• K

Osteoporosis may be caused by not getting enough of this nutrient

• A

• B

• D

• Calcium

• Iron

This vitamin is needed for good night vision and also it helps maintain healthy bones, teeth, skin and hair

• A

• B

• C

• D

• Calcium

Too little of this nutrient can cause a disease called rickets (when children have deformed bones, like very bowed legs). Also known as the ‘sunshine’ vitamin.

• A

• C

• D

• Calcium

• R

This vitamin helps form red blood cells & acts as an antioxidant & protects cells from damage.

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

This nutrient is needed for normal heartbeat and not getting enough leads to muscle cramps.

• Calcium

• Iron

• Potassium

• Sodium

• Zinc

This nutrient helps regulate the amount of water in our bodies and too much can raise blood pressure.

• Calcium

• Iron

• Sodium

• Potassium

• Zinc

Too little of this nutrient can cause anemia because that means the person is probably not getting the proper amounts of oxygen from their red blood cells.

• Calcium

• Iron

• Potassium

• Sodium

• Zinc

This vitamin is found in citrus fruit and helps fight infections….too little results in scurvy (bleeding gums/tooth loss)

• A

• B

• C

• D

• S

This nutrient aids in proper digestion; plays a role in cell growth & maintenance; plays a role in all chemical reactions in the body; lubricates the joints & body cells; helps regulate body temperature

• Sodium

• Phosphorus

• Water

• Protein

• Fats