SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW YOUR VITAMINS & MINERALS?

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Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge about the essential vitamins and minerals, how they work in the body & why we need them! Some of the answers might surprise you!

1. What do the Vitamins A, D, E and K all have in common? (Choose 2) *

They are all powerful antioxidants

They are all water soluble vitamins

They are all fat soluble vitamins

All of the above

Required

2. What are the key roles of magnesium in the body? *

All of the above!

It is required to make energy (aka ATP) in every single cell in your body

Helps to reduce muscle soreness, cramps, muscle spasms, twitches & assist recovery after exercise

Is required for regular bowel function and can help reduce constipation

Relaxes the nervous system & helps to relieve stress and anxiety

It is required for healthy heart, blood vessels and blood pressure

Helps reduce PMS symptoms including period pain, cramps, fluid retention & irritability

Promotes healthy blood sugar levels

Is required for healthy Vitamin D levels as it convert Vitamin D into a usable form in the body

3. True or false: Around 1 in 4 Australian adults are deficient in Vitamin D *

TRUE

FALSE

4. Why are vitamins and minerals called micronutrients (compared to macronutrients) *

They were first discovered by scientist Albert Micro

We need them in small amounts

They are not very important for your health and wellbeing

They are made by the microbes in your gut

5. Also known as Niacin, this vitamin is found in largest amounts in beef, chicken, fish, rice, potatoes and peanuts

Vitamin B1

Vitamin C

Vitamin B3

Copper

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6. Which of the below is a key benefit of Vitamin C?

It is the key mineral for strong bones

Helps to build collagen in the skin, gut, joints and muscles

Stops iron absorption in the gut

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7. Which Vitamin is best known for promoting good eye sight, especially in the dark

Vitamin D

Vitamin A

Whey

Iodine

None of the above

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8. The key health benefits of zinc are:

Immune health, healthy skin, fertility in men, wound healing, hair health & balanced stress and mood

Acne, relaxing muscles and cramps, regular bowels

Muscle recovery, rehydration, sedative

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9. Which of the below is essential for bone health?

Vitamin K1

Vitamin K2

Folate

Zinc

Vitamin B52

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10. Which of the below is FALSE? *

Humans, birds and reptiles can all make Vitamin C from sugar, so it is not essential to get from the diet

Iodine is a key mineral used to make the thyroid hormone named thyroxine

As we age, our body's ability to make and absorb Vitamin B12 decreases

11. What is the best time to take a calcium, vitamin D, Vitamin K2 supplement for bone strength?

Morning

Night time

With a coffee

With an iron supplement or iron-rich food

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Well Done- you've completed the quiz! How did you go?? Did you learn a few interesting facts about these essential little nutrients?

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The information in this quiz is intended for educational purposes only. Please consult your health practitioner before making any changes to your current lifestyle. If you need help finding the right supplement or nutrition plan to help reach your goals- book a consult with one of our expert practitioners today!

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