Vitamins and Minerals

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

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

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

What vitamins are considered water soluble?

• C, B

• A, D, E, K

Which vitamin can be obtained from sunlight?

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

Woman are more at risk for anemia.

• True
• False

Folate helps prevent Spina Bifida.

• True
• False

What do vitamins and minerals do for your body?

• healthy bones

• heal wounds

• convert food into energy

• all of the above

Vitamins B and C are considered to be water soluble.

• True
• False

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

• True
• False

What vitamins are considered fat soluble?

• C, B

• A, D, E, K