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Nutrition: Vitamins and Minerals Overview

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Which of the following vitamins are classified as water-soluble and should be consumed regularly due to their ability to be easily excreted?

Vitamin B12 and Vitamin K

Vitamins A and D

Vitamins E and K

Vitamin C and B vitamins (correct)

Which group of minerals is required in larger amounts, specifically more than 100 mg per day?

Trace minerals like Iron and Zinc

Vitamins like B1 and C

Vitamins B5 and B7

Essential minerals such as Calcium and Magnesium (correct)

Which of the following vitamins is NOT stored in the body?

Vitamin B12

Vitamin D

Vitamin C (correct)

Vitamin A

Which of the following minerals fall under the category of trace minerals, needed in amounts less than 100 mg per day?

<p>Iodine and Fluoride</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements regarding fat-soluble vitamins is true?

<p>They can be stored in the liver and fatty tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Vitamins and Their Solubility

Fat-soluble vitamins include A, D, E, and K; stored in fatty tissues and liver.
Water-soluble vitamins include C, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, and B12; not stored in the body.
Water-soluble vitamins are excreted through urine and must be consumed regularly through diet.

Mineral Categories

Trace minerals are essential in smaller amounts (less than 100 mg per day).
- Key trace minerals include Iron, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Iodine, Selenium, and Fluoride.
Major minerals are required in larger amounts (more than 100 mg per day).
- Key major minerals include Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium, and Chloride.

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Explore the essential information about vitamins and minerals in this quiz. Learn about the solubility of vitamins, their categories, and the distinction between trace and major minerals. Test your knowledge on how these nutrients impact our health.