Health Quiz

1: Vitamin K is a nutrient that assists in blood clotting, heart health and bone density.

TRUE or FALSE

2: Sunshine graciously gives us a healthy dose of Vitamin E. TRUE or FALSE

3: Spirulina is a supplement that offers protein benefits, chlorophyll and cleansing properties, along with vitamin B-12 for vegetarians who often don't get enough because of not eating meat.

TRUE or FALSE

1. True. Vitamin K can be obtained by eating an array of green leafy vegetables and is a fat-soluable vitamin that is stored in the liver.

2. False. Vitamin D is obtained from exposure to sunlight, dairy products and foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids. Vitamin D helps maintain bone and joint health. It is a fat-soluable vitamin which means the body stores the excess amounts until needed.

3. True. Spirulina is a blue-green algae that is found in nutritional supplements. Because it contains an adequate percentage of vitamin B-12 it helps boost energy levels. People deficient in vitamin B-12 develop what is called pernicious anemia. This type of anemia results because of either not ingesting enough of this nutrient or because the individual does not have the necessary intrinsic factor responsible for absorption of vitamin B-12.