Vitamins and Minerals

Which statement best distinguishes fat-soluble from water-soluble vitamins?

• Fat-soluble dissolve in fat; water-soluble dissolve in water

• Fat-soluble dissolve in water; water-soluble dissolve in fat

• Fat-soluble are lost in boiling; water-soluble resist heat

• Fat-soluble are excreted quickly; water-soluble are stored

Name two vitamins that are classified as fat-soluble.

(a)  

Why might a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and nuts help reduce frailty in older adults?

• Such foods supply vitamins that support body functions

• Such foods raise only protein levels without vitamins

• Such foods replace exercise needed for bone strength

• Such foods remove all fats that cause muscle loss

Which term best describes substances that prevent or slow down damage to body cells by free radicals?

• Fortified nutrients

• Organic compounds

• Antioxidant substances

• Anti-inflammatory agents

Which vitamin is primarily needed for blood clotting?

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin E

• Vitamin K

• Vitamin B2

Which is a good source of vitamin D according to the summary?

• Egg yolk serving

• Kiwi fruit snack

• Exposure to sunlight

• Brown rice dish

Which term refers to biological molecules that speed up chemical reactions in the body?

• Free radical ions

• Fortified minerals

• Antioxidant vitamins

• Enzymes proteins

Which vitamin strengthens the immune system and acts as an antioxidant besides other functions?

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin B3

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin K

Name one common symptom of iron deficiency mentioned in the article.

(a)  

Phosphorus helps maintain normal pH in the body by acting as a (a)   .