NHA CCMA NUTRITION -STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
BMI < 18.5 -
\Underweight
BMI 18.5-24.9 -
\Healthy weight
BMI 25.0-29.0 -
\Overweight
BMI > 30.0 -
\Obese
Vitamin A -
\Retinol
Night vision, cell growth/maintenance, health of skin/mucous membranes
Milk fat, meat, butter, leafy vegetables, egg yolks, fish oil, yellow-orange fruits
Vitamin B1 -
\Thiamine
Carbohydrate metabolism; heart, nerve, muscle function
Whole grains, meat, legumes, nuts, seeds, yeast, rice
Vitamin B2 -
\Riboflavin
Fat and protein metabolism
Organ meat, dairy products, fortified grains, leafy vegetables, eggs
Vitamin B3 -
\Niacin
Carbohydrate and fat metabolism
Fish, meat, poultry, fortified grains
, Vitamin B6 -
\Pyridoxine
Enzyme assistance in AA synthesis
Fish, meat, poultry, grains, nuts, beans, legumes, avocados, bananas, prunes
Vitamin B12 -
\Cobalamins
Protein and fat metabolism, nerve-cell maintenance, cell development
Meats, seafood, dairy products, eggs, molasses, yeast
Vitamin C -
\Ascorbic acid
Immunity, iron absorption, structure of bones/muscle/ blood vessels
Berries, citrus, green peppers, mangoes, broccoli, potatoes, cauliflower, tomatoes
Vitamin D -
\Calciferol
Calcium absorption, bone/ tooth structure, support of heart/nerve function
Sunlight, fortified milk, eggs, fish, butter, liver
Vitamin E -
\Protection of cells from destruction, formation of blood cells
Fortified cereal, nuts, vegetable oils, leafy vegetables
Folate -
\Maintenance of red blood cells, genetic material, development
Liver, leafy vegetables, beans, asparagus, legumes, some fruits
Vitamin K -
\Normal blood clotting, bone growth
Leafy vegetables, dairy and grain products, meat, eggs, fruits
Pantothenic acid -
\Release of energy from carbs/fats
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
BMI < 18.5 -
\Underweight
BMI 18.5-24.9 -
\Healthy weight
BMI 25.0-29.0 -
\Overweight
BMI > 30.0 -
\Obese
Vitamin A -
\Retinol
Night vision, cell growth/maintenance, health of skin/mucous membranes
Milk fat, meat, butter, leafy vegetables, egg yolks, fish oil, yellow-orange fruits
Vitamin B1 -
\Thiamine
Carbohydrate metabolism; heart, nerve, muscle function
Whole grains, meat, legumes, nuts, seeds, yeast, rice
Vitamin B2 -
\Riboflavin
Fat and protein metabolism
Organ meat, dairy products, fortified grains, leafy vegetables, eggs
Vitamin B3 -
\Niacin
Carbohydrate and fat metabolism
Fish, meat, poultry, fortified grains
, Vitamin B6 -
\Pyridoxine
Enzyme assistance in AA synthesis
Fish, meat, poultry, grains, nuts, beans, legumes, avocados, bananas, prunes
Vitamin B12 -
\Cobalamins
Protein and fat metabolism, nerve-cell maintenance, cell development
Meats, seafood, dairy products, eggs, molasses, yeast
Vitamin C -
\Ascorbic acid
Immunity, iron absorption, structure of bones/muscle/ blood vessels
Berries, citrus, green peppers, mangoes, broccoli, potatoes, cauliflower, tomatoes
Vitamin D -
\Calciferol
Calcium absorption, bone/ tooth structure, support of heart/nerve function
Sunlight, fortified milk, eggs, fish, butter, liver
Vitamin E -
\Protection of cells from destruction, formation of blood cells
Fortified cereal, nuts, vegetable oils, leafy vegetables
Folate -
\Maintenance of red blood cells, genetic material, development
Liver, leafy vegetables, beans, asparagus, legumes, some fruits
Vitamin K -
\Normal blood clotting, bone growth
Leafy vegetables, dairy and grain products, meat, eggs, fruits
Pantothenic acid -
\Release of energy from carbs/fats
