3.2.2 Micronutrients

• Match the micronutrient type with dietary examples:

  Vitamins ↔️ Fruits, vegetables

  Minerals ↔️ Dairy products, leafy greens
• What are examples of dietary sources for vitamin D?

  Dairy products
• Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits like oranges.
• Iron is abundant in red meat and spinach
• What are micronutrients required by the body in small amounts?

  Vitamins and minerals
• Micronutrients are crucial for preventing diseases.
• What is an example of a micronutrient under the category of vitamins?

  Vitamin C
• Vitamin C and vitamin D are examples of vitamins
• Iron and calcium are examples of minerals.
• What are the two main types of micronutrients?

  Vitamins and minerals
• Arrange the following steps for maintaining overall health according to the information provided:

  1️⃣ Consume a balanced diet

  2️⃣ Ensure adequate micronutrient intake

  3️⃣ Support physiological functions
• Vitamin C is an example of a micronutrient.
• What are the two main types of micronutrients?

  Vitamins and Minerals
• The main types of micronutrients are vitamins and minerals.
• Vitamin C and Vitamin D are examples of vitamins.
• Match the micronutrient with its example:

  Vitamins ↔️ Vitamin D

  Minerals ↔️ Iron
• Vitamins are classified into fat-soluble and water-soluble types.
• Vitamins are classified into fat-soluble and water-soluble types.
• Micronutrients are essential vitamins and minerals required by the body in small amounts for various physiological functions
• Micronutrients are crucial for maintaining health, supporting growth, and preventing diseases.
• What are the two main types of micronutrients?

  Vitamins and Minerals
• Examples of vitamins include Vitamin C and Vitamin D
• What are examples of minerals essential for the body?

  Iron and Calcium
• Vitamins and minerals play a vital role in energy production, immune function, and overall well-being.
• Match the type of vitamin with its example and key function:

  Fat-Soluble ↔️ Vitamin A ||| Supports vision

  Water-Soluble ↔️ Vitamin C ||| Aids immune function
• Order the key functions of fat-soluble vitamins:

  1️⃣ Support vision

  2️⃣ Maintain bone health

  3️⃣ Provide antioxidant protection

  4️⃣ Aid blood clotting
• Order the key functions of water-soluble vitamins:

  1️⃣ Aid immune function

  2️⃣ Support energy metabolism

  3️⃣ Maintain nerve function
• What are micronutrients required for in the body?

  Physiological functions
• Micronutrients are needed in large amounts for optimal health.

  False
• Micronutrients are essential vitamins and minerals required in small amounts
• What are the primary roles of micronutrients in the body?

  Health, growth, disease prevention
• Micronutrients are crucial for preventing diseases.
• Micronutrients support physiological functions and prevent diseases
• Why are micronutrients essential for growth?

  Support physiological functions
• Micronutrients are required in equal amounts for all individuals.

  False
• Examples of vitamins include Vitamin C and Vitamin D
• What are two examples of minerals required by the body?

  Iron, Calcium
• Micronutrients play a vital role in immune function.
• Micronutrients are crucial for energy production, immune function, and overall well-being
• Order the main types of micronutrients:

  1️⃣ Vitamins

  2️⃣ Minerals