Vitamins and minerals

A type of nutrient required in small amounts.

• macronutrients

• micronutrients

_______ and minerals are _______ that are used to help our bodies carry out all the processes needed for life.

Fat-soluble means?

• Vitamins that dissolve in water

• Vitamins that dissolve in fat

• Micronutrients that are found in soil and water

Which of these are not a mineral

• Calcium

• Vit C

• Iron

• Magnesium

What is the function of Vitamin A

• Helps turn food into energy

• Needed for repair and growth, a healthy immune system, helps the body absorb iron.

• Needed for vision, wound healing, growth and repair. 

• It is an antioxidant, and helps keep our cells healthy

Which of these apply to magnesium?

• Important for muscle and nerve function.

• Importance for bone health and muscle function.

Which of these apply to Vit D.

• Helps turn food into energy

• It is an antioxidant, and helps keep our cells healthy.

• Helps the body absorb and use calcium. It's needed for strong bones and a healthy immune system.

Citrus is a source of?

• Vit C

• Vit D

• Potassium

• None of these

Which of these apply to Iron?

• It is an antioxidant, and helps keep our cells healthy.

• Importance for bone health and muscle function.

• Important in immune function, cell division, and strong bones.

• Important for red blood cells, and used to move oxygen around in the blood.

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Avos are a source of?

• Vit E

• Potassium

• Calcium

• Iron