NUR 155 Exam 2: Vitamins and minerals
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1. D The vitamin, known as the "sunshine vitamin", that en-
hances the absorption of calcium?
Fish liver oil, fish, fortified milk, sunlight exposure (10 min.
daily).
2. A The vitamin that helps maintain healthy skin and mucous
membranes.
liver, butter, cream, egg yolks, yellow fruit, green leafy
vegetables.
3. A The vitamin that helps with night and color vision.
Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, mango, fish liver oil.
4. E The vitamin that is an antioxidant and assists with the
protection of red blood cells.
Vegetable oils, nuts, milk, eggs, muscle meats, fish, wheat
and rice germ, green leafy vegetables.
5. K The vitamin involved with blood clotting.
Green leafy vegetables, liver.
6. Thiamin (B1) The vitamin that is involved in cellular metabolism.
Whole grain, enriched cereals, beef, nuts, pork, liver, peas,
beans.
7. Riboflavin (B2) The vitamin that is an antioxidant and is involved in cellular
metabolism.
Milk, cheese, eggs, green vegetables, whole grain, bread,
organ meats, poultry, fish.
8. Niacin (B3) The vitamin that is involved with cellular metabolism for
energy production.
Enriched breads and cereals, chicken, tuna, liver, peanuts,
dairy products, fish.
9. Pyridoxine (B6) The vitamin involved with protein metabolism and red
blood cell production.
Meats, poultry, fish, beans, nuts, seeds, dairy products,
enriched cereals, corn.
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