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HaneyVitaminMinerals
Haney Vitamins and Minerals
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are some good sources of Potassium? | Fruits and vegetables and their juices along with beans, grains, and milk products |
| What are the major functions of Potassium? | Maintains fluid and electrolyte balance, essential for nerve and muscle function, and prevents high blood pressure. |
| Phosporous is important for creating ....? | energy |
| This mineral is a component of bone. | Phosporous |
| What is a major food source of phosporous? | milk products, eggs, meat, nuts, grain, spinach, dried peas and beans. |
| Zinc is important for making ....? | proteins |
| This mineral is part of several enzymes. | zinc |
| What is a major food source of zinc? | meats, fish, poultry, whole grains, and vegetables. |
| Is vitamin K a fat soluble or water soluble vitamin? | Fat soluble |
| What is the function of vitamin k? | It helps with blood clotting |
| What are major food sources of vitamin k? | leafy green vegetables, milk. |
| Is Iodine a trace mineral or a major mineral? | Trace mineral |
| What is the major function of iodine? | major part of thyroid hormones. |
| What are major food sources of iodine? | Iodized salt, seafood, vegetables, milk products. |
| What does sodium regulate? | body's fluid volume, nerve & muscle function. |
| What is sodium commonly found in? | Salt, processed food, crackers, chips. |
| Is sodium a major or trace mineral? | Major. |
| What are the major food sources for Magnesium? | green leafy vegetables; beans; nuts; fruit; whole grains; seafood |
| What are the major muscle functions for Magnesium? | muscle and nerve function; major part of bone and teeth |
| What are the major food sources for Selenium? | seafood; organ meats; grains |
| What are the major muscle functions for Selenium? | helps protect cells from damage |
| What mineral helps protect cells from damage? | Selenium |
| What mineral's major function is a major part of bone and teeth? | Magnesium |
| Vitamin E is _____ soluble ? | Fat |
| What vitamin protects the cells from damage ? | Vitamin E |
| What are 2 food sources of Vitamin E ? | Plant oils, salad dressing, green leafy vegetables and nuts |
| Chromium is a trace mineral meaning that.....? | the amount of the mineral in the body is 5 grams or less. |
| Chromium's main function is....? | to help in the action of insulin. |
| 2 food sources of Chromium are....? | whole grains, nuts, cheese and brewer's yeast. |
| What is a major function of calcium? | Muscle and nerve function. |
| What mineral do milk products, green leafy vegetables, dried peas and beans fall under? | Calcium. |
| What is calcium a major part of? | Bones and teeth. |
| What kind of mineral is molybdenum? | Trace. |
| What is the major function of molybdenum? | It is a part of several enzymes. |
| Name three major food sources of the mineral molybdenum. | Dried peas and beans, whole grains and leafy green vegetables. |
| Vitamin A is ______ soluble | Fat |
| A deficiency of Vitamin A can cause what? | Night blindness |
| What are the three major functions of Vitamin A? | Maintenance of eye health; bone and tooth development; fights infection |
| Vitamin D is _____ soluble | Fat |
| What is the major function of Vitamin D? | Essential for bone growth and maintenance |
| What are major sources of Vitamin D? | Made in the body by sunlight; fortified milk products; eggs |
| Pellagra is deficient in niacin and _______ _. | Vitamin B |
| Vitamin _ helps your body make energy from food and is also involved in the development of new cells. | B |
| Meats, milk products, whole grain and enriched breads and cereals, and fruits and vegatables all contribute to different _ vitamins. | B |
| What is Vitamin C essential for? | Bone,Skin&Connective tissue development |
| Major Source of Vitamin C comes from....? | Citrus fruits,dark green and red vegetables |
| Vitamin C helps in.. | resisting infection, absorption of iron and metabolism of proteins |
| Which is better to get iron from...Plant or animal source? | Animal |
| Why is iron important for oxygen..? | It transports to within the cells |
| Iron is found in which food products...? | Meat,Fish,eggs,whole grains,beans,potatoes, and green vegetables |
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