Questions and Answers
Which of the following vitamins are classified as water-soluble and should be consumed regularly due to their ability to be easily excreted?
Which group of minerals is required in larger amounts, specifically more than 100 mg per day?
Which of the following vitamins is NOT stored in the body?
Which of the following minerals fall under the category of trace minerals, needed in amounts less than 100 mg per day?
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Which of the following statements regarding fat-soluble vitamins is true?
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Study Notes
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
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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.
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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.
