Is it bad to overdose on Vitamin B12?
I was looking at getting this Mana Energy Drink from thinkgeek ( http://www.thinkgeek.com/caffeine/drinks/a273/ ), but I looked at the nutrition facts and noticed that one serving of it has 6667% of my daily value of Vitamin B12. Would this be a horribly bad thing? I'd really like to know before I go out and buy them.
What's the difference between taking vitamins and eating vegetables?
Essentially, the reason why we should eat vegetables and other healthy foods is because they contain a good amount of all the good things we see in the nutrition facts chart that our body needs... and not much of the bad stuff. Also, because it's a better food to eat as opposed to chips and candy as a regular diet... obviously.
But in terms of the nutrients that we gain from vegetables... why can't I just take a really good multivitamin supplement (plus whatever else that particular one doesn't have... like fiber supplements etc..). If I managed to find vitamins that contained everything I needed on a daily basis.... why should I eat vegetables?
Is there any other benefit? Or for the veggie haters like myself, can I opt with vitamins/supplements as a complete replacement for my veggie requirements? (assuming I don't eat extra junk food/bad food to replace the lesser amount of food on my plate).
What is Folic Acid and is it good for you?
I always see it in the Nutrition Facts on things like cereal boxes and its grouped with the vitamins, but it doesn't sound healthy. What is it?
What is the difference between vitamins and minerals?
Which vitamins are antioxidants?
Which vitamins are fat-soluble?
Which each of the following indicate the correct vitamin needed:
a. sunshine vitamin
b. beriberi
c. rickets
d. scurvy
6. What is the difference between complete and incomplete protein?
7. What percent of calories should come from fat in a healthy diet?
8. Nutrition Facts on most labels are based on a diet that contains what calories?
9. What mineral is most abundant in your body?
10. What other minerals and vitamins work with it to give you strong bones and teeth?
11. What mineral produces hemoglobin and prevents anemia?
12.What are trace minerals?
13. What colors are foods high in vitamin "A"?
15. What is the mineral most often linked with high blood pressure?
16. Give three other names for fiber
17. What type of gas do most leavening agents produce?
18. Is butter a plant or animal product?
19. Is oil heavier or lighter than water?