Vitamin Table (2)

Question 1

Name the vitamin and RDA/AI for men and women:

Best sources: fortified cereals, oatmeals, meats, rice and pasta, whole grains, liver

Functions: helps the body release energy from carbohydrates during metabolism; growth and muscle tone

Answer 1

Thiamin

Men: 1.2mg
Women: 1.1mg

Question 2

Name the vitamin and RDA/AI for men and women:

Best sources: whole grains, green leafy vegetables, organ meats, milk, eggs

Functions: helps the body release energy from protein, far, and carbohydrates during metabolism

Answer 2

Riboflavin

Men: 1.3mg
Women: 1.1mg

Question 3

Name the vitamin and RDA/AI for men and women:

Best sources: meat, poultry, fish, enriched cereals, peanuts, potatoes, dairy products, eggs

Functions: involved in carbohydrate, protein, and far metabolism

Answer 3

Niacin

Men: 16mg
Women: 14mg

Question 4

Name the vitamin and RDA/AI for men and women:

Best sources: lean meats, whole grains legumes

Functions: helps release energy from fats and vegetables

Answer 4

Pantothenic acid

Men: 5mg
Women: 5mg

Question 5

Name the vitamin and RDA/AI for men and women:

Best sources: green leafy vegetables, organ meats, dried peas, beans, lentils

Functions: aids in genetic material development; involved in red blood cell production

Answer 5

Folate

Men: 400ug
Women: 400ug1

Question 6

Name the vitamin and RDA/AI for men and women:

Best sources: fish, poultry, lean meats, bananas, prunes, dried beans, whole grains, avocados

Functions: helps build body tissue and aids in metabolism of protein

Answer 6

Vitamin B6

Men: 1.3mg
Women: 1.3mg

Question 7

Name the vitamin and RDA/AI for men and women:

Best sources: meats, milk products, seafood

Functions: aids cell development, functioning of the nervous system, and the metabolism of protein and fat

Answer 7

Vitamin B12

Men: 2.4ug
Women: 2.4ug

Question 8

Name the vitamin and RDA/AI for men and women:

Best sources: cereal/grain products , yeast, legumes, liver

Functions: involved in metabolism of protein, fats, and carbohydrates

Answer 8

Biotin

Men: 30ug
Women: 30ug

Question 9

Name the vitamin and RDA/AI for men and women:

Best sources: citrus fruits, berries, and vegetables especially peppers

Functions: essential for structure of bones, cartilage, muscles, and blood vessels; helps maintain capillaries and gums and aids in absorption of iron

Answer 9

Vitamin C

Men: 90mg
Women: 75mg