Micro & Macro Nutrients

Micronutrients & Macronutrients

Vitamin A

Essential for vision, immune function, and skin health.

Vitamin D

Important for calcium absorption and bone health.

Vitamin E

Acts as an antioxidant, protecting cells from damage.

Vitamin K

Necessary for blood clotting and bone metabolism.

Thiamine (Vitamin B1)

Helps convert nutrients into energy and is crucial for nerve function.

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

Involved in energy production and the metabolism of fats, drugs, and steroids.

Niacin

Supports metabolism and DNA repair; involved in making certain hormones.

Biotin

Plays a key role in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and amino acids.

Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)

Essential for DNA synthesis and cell division; important during pregnancy.

Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)

Vital for the synthesis of coenzyme A, important in fatty acid metabolism.

Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)

Involved in amino acid metabolism and cognitive development.

Cobalamin (Vitamin B12)

Necessary for red blood cell formation and nervous system health.

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Important for collagen synthesis, antioxidant protection, and immune function.

Major Minerals

Essential nutrients required in larger amounts for health.

Calcium

Critical for bone health and muscle function.

Phosphorus

Involved in energy production and maintaining bone health.

Potassium

Regulates fluid balance and muscle contractions.

Sodium

Essential for fluid balance, nerve transmission, and muscle function.

Chloride

Helps maintain fluid balance and is part of stomach acid.

Magnesium

Involved in over 300 biochemical reactions, including muscle function and energy production.

Trace Minerals

Elements required in minute amounts for health.

Iron

Essential for oxygen transport in red blood cells.

Iodine

Necessary for the synthesis of thyroid hormones.

Zinc

Vital for immune function, wound healing, and DNA synthesis.

Selenium

An antioxidant that helps prevent cellular damage.

Copper

Involved in iron metabolism and the formation of connective tissue.

Manganese

Important for bone formation, blood sugar control, and nutrient absorption.

Fluoride

Strengthens bones and teeth; helps prevent dental cavities.

Chromium

Enhances insulin action and helps regulate blood sugar levels.

Molybdenum

Involved in enzyme functions affecting metabolism.

Carbohydrates

The body's primary energy source.

Proteins

Necessary for structure, function, and regulation of the body's tissues and organs.

Fats

Concentrated energy source and essential for cell membrane structure.

Alcohol

Provides energy but can impair nutrient absorption and health.

What type of vitamin is “Vitamin A“?

Fat Soluble

What type of vitamin is “Vitamin D“?

Fat Soluble

What type of vitamin is “Vitamin E“?

Fat Soluble

What type of vitamin is “Vitamin K“?

Fat Soluble

What type of vitamin is “Vitamin B1“?

Water Soluble

What type of vitamin is “Thiamine“?

Water Soluble

What type of vitamin is “Vitamin B2“?

Water Soluble

What type of vitamin is “Riboflavin“?

Water Soluble

What type of vitamin is “Niacin“?

Water Soluble

What type of vitamin is “Biotin“?

Water Soluble

What type of vitamin is “Folic Acid“?

Water Soluble

What type of vitamin is “Vitamin B5“?

Water Soluble

What type of vitamin is “Pantothenic Acid“?

Water Soluble

What type of vitamin is “Vitamin B6“?

Water Soluble

What type of vitamin is “Pyridoxine“?

Water Soluble

What type of vitamin is “Cobalamin“?

Water Soluble

What type of vitamin is “Vitamin B12“?

Water Soluble

What type of vitamin is “Vitamin C“?

Water Soluble

What type of vitamin is “Ascorbic Acid“?

Water Soluble

What are “fat soluble” vitamins?

Vitamins absorbed along with fats in the diet and are stored in the body’s fatty tissue and in the liver.

What are “Carbohydrates“?

Macronutrients

What are “Proteins“?

Macronutrients

What are “Fats“?

Macronutrients

What is “Alcohol“?

Macronutrient

What are “Vitamins“?

Micronutrients

What are “Minerals“?

Micronutrients

What is “Water“?

Micronutrient

What type of mineral is “Calcium”?

Major Mineral

What type of mineral is “Phosphorus”?

Major Mineral

What type of mineral is “Potassium”?

Major Mineral

What type of mineral is “Sodium”?

Major Mineral

What type of mineral is “Chloride”?

Major Mineral

What type of mineral is “Magnesium”?

Major Mineral

What type of mineral is “Iron”?

Trace Mineral

What type of mineral is “Iodine”?

Trace Mineral

What type of mineral is “Zinc“?

Trace Mineral

What type of mineral is “Selenium“?

Trace Mineral

What type of mineral is “Copper“?

Trace Mineral

What type of mineral is “Manganese“?

Trace Mineral

What type of mineral is “Fluoride“?

Trace Mineral

What type of mineral is “Chromium“?

Trace Mineral

What type of mineral is “Molybdenum“?

Trace Mineral