NUR 101 Metabolism
- Vitamin A
Answer Prevents eye problems, promotes a healthy immune system, is essential for the growth and development of cells, and keeps skin healthy.
Milk, eggs, liver, fortified cereals, darkly colored orange or green veggies, such as carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and kale. Orange fruits such as cantaloupe, apricots, peaches and mangos.
- Vitamin C
Answer needed to form collagen. essential for healthy bones, teeth, gums, and blood vessels. Helps the body to absorb iron, aids in wound healing, and contributes to brain function.
citrus fruits, strawberries, kiwi, guava, peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, and spinach.
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
Answer Strengthen bones because it helps the body absorb bone-building calcium.sunlight. eggs yolks, oily fish, tuna, sardines, milk, orange juice
Answer antioxidant and helps protect cells from damage, it is also important for the health of red blood cells.
vegetable oils, avocados, wheat germ, and whole grains
- Vitamin B12
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helps to make red blood cells and is important for nerve cell function
red meats, fish, poultry, milk, cheese
- Vitamin B6
- Thiamine (B1)
Answer brain and nerve function. Helps the body break down proteins and make red blood cells.potatoes, bananas, beans, seeds, nuts, red meats, poultry, fish, eggs, spinach, and fortified cereals.
Answer helps the body convert carbs into energy, and is necessary for the heart, muscles, and nervous system to function properly.
fortified bread, cereals, and pasta. lean meats, dried beans, soy foods, and peas. Wheat germ
- Niacin (B3)
Answer helps the body turn food into energy. Helps maintain healthy skin and is important for nerve function.
red meats, poultry, fish, fortified cereals, and peanuts
- Riboflavin (B2)
Answer essential for growth, turning carbs into energy and producing red blood cells.
meat, eggs, legumes, nuts, dairy, green leafy veggies, broccoli, asparagus, and fortified cereals
- Calcium
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