Vitamin and Mineral Practice

The fat-soluble vitamins are...

• Vitamins A, D, E, K

• Vitamins A, B, C, D

• Vitaimins A, B, D, K

• All vitamins

When studying the vitamins and minerals, Prof. Sanchez said to focus mainly on these 3 things:

• Functions, food sources, deficiencies

• Functions, milligrams/day, % daily value

• Food sources, excess, B vitamins only

• Vitamins A, C, and K only

Good sources of vitamin C include:

• citrus fruit, broccoli, strawberries

• cheese, yogurt, butter

• brown rice, oatmeal, bread

• beef, seeds, nuts

Vitamin E is an antioxidant and therefore helps neutralize dangerous free radicals in the body. 

• True

• False

Most Americans eat too much potassium. 

• True

• False

One of the best ways to reduce sodium intake is to...

• Eat out less, and cut down on processed foods

• Eat out more, and increase consumption of processed foods.

• Drink plenty of water to dilute the sodium, then eat all the sodium you want.

• Only eat at In-N-Out since it's the best ;]