HEALTH 2.1

This are substances in FOOD that are needed by your body to grow and develop

• vitamins

• minerals

• nutrients

• water/fat soluble

Nutrients that help your body use protein, fats, carbohydrates.

• vitamins

• minerals

• nutrients

• water/fat soluble

Which of the following best describes a water-soluble vitamins?

• vitamins that can be chewed

• vitamins that you have to take in with meals

• vitamins that you have to take in even without meals

• vitamins that can be dissolved in water

Which of the following best describes a fat-soluble vitamins?

• vitamins that can be chewed

• vitamins that you have to take in with meals

• vitamins that do not dissolve in water but are absorbed by the body along with fats, oils from the food you eat

• vitamins that can be dissolved in water

Vitamins A, D, E, and K are FAT SOLUBLE VITAMINS

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is the function of Vitamin A?

• keeps eyes skin and hair healthy

• For nerve functions

• for the formation of red blood cells

• for strong bones

What is the function of Vitamin B1?

• keeps eyes skin and hair healthy

• For nerve functions

• for the formation of red blood cells

• for strong bones

What is the function of Vitamin C?

• keeps eyes skin and hair healthy

• For nerve functions

• for the formation of red blood cells

• for strong bones

• For the formation of bones and teeth

What is the function of Vitamin K?

• keeps eyes skin and hair healthy

• For nerve functions

• for the formation of red blood cells

• for normal blood clotting

• For the formation of bones and teeth

What is the function of Vitamin B12?

• keeps eyes skin and hair healthy

• For nerve functions

• for the formation of red blood cells

• for strong bones

• For the formation of bones and teeth