Question

1. compare water - soluble and fat - soluble vitamins and give an example of each.

answer:
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health skills for high school: lesson 4.1 reading guide

1. why is it better to get the vitamins you need from your food choices rather than a vitamin supplement?

answer:
minerals

1. looking at figure 4.1.5, of which major minerals do you think you get plenty, and of which do you possibly not get the recommended amount? why do you think this is?

Explanation:

1. Water - soluble vitamins dissolve in water, are not stored in the body for long and need to be replenished regularly. An example is vitamin C. Fat - soluble vitamins dissolve in fat, can be stored in the body's fatty tissues and liver. An example is vitamin A.
2. Foods contain a complex of nutrients that work together. They provide other beneficial compounds like fiber, antioxidants and phytochemicals along with vitamins. Supplements may not replicate this synergy and high - dose supplements can have risks.
3. Without seeing Figure 4.1.5, general responses could be: For calcium, if one consumes dairy products regularly, they may get enough. For iron, vegetarians may not get the recommended amount due to lower bio - availability of non - heme iron in plant foods.

Answer:

1. Water - soluble vitamins dissolve in water and need regular intake (e.g., vitamin C). Fat - soluble vitamins dissolve in fat and can be stored (e.g., vitamin A).
2. Foods offer a nutrient complex and beneficial compounds; supplements may lack synergy and have risks.
3. Responses vary based on Figure 4.1.5. For example, calcium may be sufficient with dairy intake; iron may be insufficient for vegetarians.