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VITAMINS Wendy Matte Stephanee Potts Jennifer Sulak Allie Walker Quiz – Do You Need a Multivitamin/Mineral Supplement? What are vitamins ? Nutrients that our body does not make on its own. Thus we must obtain them from the foods we eat, or via vitamin supplements. Supplements, what are they? Defn: synthetic or natural substances which can be purchased as pills, tablets, capsules, wafers, powders, or liquids. Should I get my vitamins from food or supplements? A diet high in fiber and low in fat is the best way to meet daily nutritional needs. If you closely follow the “food pyramid” then you should meet the RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowances) for vitamins and nutrients. Supplements are best when accompanied by a well balanced diet. Supplements should not replace a healthy diet. Food provides calories and energy that are required for daily activities, vitamin supplements do not provide energy or calories. Do I need a multivitamin supplement? It does not hurt to get a little to take a multivitamin daily to ensure proper nutrition. Most college students are not eating a well balanced diet and could use the added nutrition of a multivitamin. When choosing a supplement, select one that meets 100-300% of the RDA. What do Multivitamins contain? A multivitamin should contain fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E; water-soluble vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, folic acid , and Vitamin C. They will also usually have minerals such as zinc, magnesium, copper, and calcium in them. What does RDA mean? Recommended Dietary Allowances These are suggested levels of essential nutrients considered adequate to meet nutritional needs of healthy individuals. What are antioxidants? Defn: Substances that fight off free-radicals in our bodies. Free radicals are compounds within our bodies that may lead to chronic disease and/or are involved in cell tissue damage. Examples of vitamins that contain antioxidants are… C, E, and Beta Carotene. What is the difference betwee