Vitamins and Minerals

When our body is low in or missing an essential nutrient this is called a 

• deficiency
• devise
• without
• deficit

Which vitamin can be obtained from sunlight?

• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D

Beta-carotene and retinol are two types of vitamin ______.

• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D

Proteins, fats, and carbs are known as _______________ because they are needed in large amounts.

• micronutrients
• masconutrients
• macronutrients
• micros

Which mineral helps build strong bones?

• calcium
• vitamin C
• collagen
• chromium

Woman are more at risk for anemia.

• True
• False

Fat soluble vitamins have a potential risk of toxicity if _____________________.

• They are taken on an empty stomach
• They are being taken as a supplement
• if the individual has a high percentage of body fat

A ______________ is a chemically reactive molecule that can cause damage to the body and accelerate the aging process.

• folate
• radical molecule
• free radical
• free molecule

The bioavailability of iron is higher in meat than in vegetables.

• True
• False

Folate helps prevent Spina Bifida.

• True
• False