Vitamins and Minerals

What vitamins are considered fat soluble?

• C, B

• A, D, E, K

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

What vitamins are considered water soluble?

• C, B

• A, D, E, K

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

• deficiency
• devise
• without
• deficit

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

• micronutrients
• masconutrients
• macronutrients
• micros

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

• True
• False

Which vitamin can be obtained from sunlight?

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

Potassium helps with nerve and heart function.

• True
• False

Folate helps prevent Spina Bifida.

• True
• False

Vitamins B and C are considered to be water soluble.

• True
• False