Vitamin & Mineral Quiz

[Faedra Sick]

1. Which of the following vitamins and minerals normally get absorbed
in your old stomach and duodnum (1st part of small intestine after
stomach)?
A. Calcium
B. B12
C. Thiamin
D. Iron
E. Biotin
F. All the above


2. Numbness and tingling in your extremities, double vision, and
mental confusion are all caused by a deficiency in what mineral?
A. Folate
B. Niacin
C. Thiamin
D. Iron
E. Calcium


3. 1/3 of all bariatric patients become deficient in which mineral?
(clue- you are at increased risk if you have a history of anemia or
are a menstruating woman)
A. Phosphorus
B. Magnesium
C. calcium
D. Selenium
E. Iron


4. What is the minimum amount of Calcium you should consume daily with
supplements?
A. 800
B. 1000
C.1200
D. 1500
E. 1800


5. How often should you take your vitamin and mineral supplements?
A. once a week
B. 3-5 times per week
C. Daily
D. Couple times a month
E. Whenever I remember


Got this from a nutritionist at Bariatric program
Answers 1F 2C 3E 4D 5C

Extra notes I took:
B1 100mg the1st 3 months (for number 2)

(#3) Vitamin C helps boost Iron. Some good iron sources in food are
Apricot, Raisins, Leafy Greens, Lima Beans, Green Peas, Potatoes with
skin, and sweet potatoes.

Should take 2000 IU Vitamin D

Vitamins should be USP certified (costco sells these types)

[Patti Villavicencio]

Thank you for this......