Chapter 3. Vitamins

For each fat-soluble vitamin, select “Yes” if you consumed at least 70% of the target, and select “No” otherwise.

Vitamin A

For each fat-soluble vitamin, select “Yes” if you consumed at least 70% of the target, and select “No” otherwise.

Vitamin D

For each fat-soluble vitamin, select “Yes” if you consumed at least 70% of the target, and select “No” otherwise.

Vitamin E

For each fat-soluble vitamin, select “Yes” if you consumed at least 70% of the target, and select “No” otherwise.

Vitamin K

For each fat-soluble vitamin, select “Yes” if you consumed more than the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) of the target, and select “No” otherwise. Notice that vitamin K is not listed, because no UL has been established for it.

Vitamin A

HintCheck chapter 10 of your textbook to find the ULs. Remember that µg, mcg, and microgram are all the same unit.

For each fat-soluble vitamin, select “Yes” if you consumed more than the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) of the target, and select “No” otherwise. Notice that vitamin K is not listed, because no UL has been established for it.

Vitamin D

HintCheck chapter 10 of your textbook to find the ULs. Remember that µg, mcg, and microgram are all the same unit.

For each fat-soluble vitamin, select “Yes” if you consumed more than the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) of the target, and select “No” otherwise. Notice that vitamin K is not listed, because no UL has been established for it.

Vitamin E

HintCheck chapter 10 of your textbook to find the ULs. Remember that µg, mcg, and microgram are all the same unit.

Considering your intake for the day(s) analyzed, do you feel you typically consume insufficient or excessive amounts of the fat-soluble vitamins? Discuss possible implications of long-term inadequate or excess intake for at least one of the fat-soluble vitamins.

For each fat-soluble vitamin for which you consumed less than 100% of the target, suggest two foods that you could realistically add to your diet to boost your intake.

For each fat-soluble vitamin for which you consumed more than the UL, suggest a plan for consuming less (such as eating less of a particular food or stopping intake of a supplement). If you did not consume more than the UL for any fat-soluble vitamins, explain how you can avoid consuming more than the UL in the future.

For each water-soluble vitamin, select “Yes” if you consumed at least 70% of the target, and select “No” otherwise.

Vitamin B₆

For each water-soluble vitamin, select “Yes” if you consumed at least 70% of the target, and select “No” otherwise.

Vitamin B₁₂

For each water-soluble vitamin, select “Yes” if you consumed at least 70% of the target, and select “No” otherwise.

Vitamin C

For each water-soluble vitamin, select “Yes” if you consumed at least 70% of the target, and select “No” otherwise.

Folate

For each water-soluble vitamin, select “Yes” if you consumed at least 70% of the target, and select “No” otherwise.

Thiamin

For each water-soluble vitamin, select “Yes” if you consumed at least 70% of the target, and select “No” otherwise.

Riboflavin

For each water-soluble vitamin, select “Yes” if you consumed at least 70% of the target, and select “No” otherwise.

Niacin

For each water-soluble vitamin, select “Yes” if you consumed more than the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) of the target, and select “No” otherwise. Notice that vitamin B₁₂, thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin are not listed, as no ULs have been established for those vitamins.

Vitamin B₆

HintCheck chapter 11 of your textbook to find the ULs.

For each water-soluble vitamin, select “Yes” if you consumed more than the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) of the target, and select “No” otherwise. Notice that vitamin B₁₂, thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin are not listed, as no ULs have been established for those vitamins.

Vitamin C

HintCheck chapter 11 of your textbook to find the ULs.

For each water-soluble vitamin, select “Yes” if you consumed more than the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) of the target, and select “No” otherwise. Notice that vitamin B12, thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin are not listed, as no ULs have been established for those vitamins.

Folate

HintCheck chapter 11 of your textbook to find the ULs.

Considering your intake for the day(s) analyzed, do you feel you typically consume insufficient or excessive amounts of the water-soluble vitamins? Discuss possible implications of long-term inadequate or excess intake for at least one of the water-soluble vitamins.

For each water-soluble vitamin for which you consumed less than 100% of the target, suggest two foods that you could realistically add to your diet to boost your intake.

For each water-soluble vitamin for which you consumed more than the UL, suggest a plan for consuming less (such as eating less of a particular food or stopping intake of a supplement). If you did not consume more than the UL for any water-soluble vitamins, explain how you can avoid consuming more than the UL in the future.

After analyzing your diet, do you think you need to start or stop taking a supplement of any particular vitamins? If you think you need a supplement, explain why you cannot consume enough of those vitamins through food.