12 The QUEE NS Courier • health • MAY 5, 2016 for breaking news visit www.qns.com ▶health How well do you know your nutrients? By Tresa Erickson Do you take a multivitamin everyday? Have any idea what’s in it? Chances are it’s made of several important vitamins and minerals. Think you know what each of those does? Take this quiz and find out. 1) This mineral aids in the production of the thyroid hormone. 2) This vitamin works as an antioxidant and stabilizes cell membranes. 3) This vitamin helps keep the eyes and skin healthy and aids in hormone synthesis. 4) This mineral helps prevent tooth decay. 5) This vitamin helps maintain strong bones and teeth. 6) This mineral aids in the production of insulin. 7) This mineral is essential for the release of energy from glucose. 8) This vitamin helps the blood clot. 9) These minerals aid in the production of hemoglobin. 10) These vitamins are used in energy metabolism. 11) This vitamin is used in amino acid and fatty acid metabolism. 12) This mineral works in conjunction with vitamin E. 13) This mineral helps transmit nerve impulses and activates enzymes needed for energy. 14) This vitamin helps form new cells and keeps the nervous system healthy. 15) This mineral acts as a buffer in acid-base balance and helps emulsify and transport fat. 16) This vitamin works as an antioxidant and helps wounds heal faster. 17) This mineral helps make protein. 18) This mineral keeps the bones and teeth strong, and helps the muscles contract and relax. 19) This vitamin is used in energy and amino acid metabolism and fat synthesis and breakdown. 20) This mineral aids in fluid balance, acidbase balance and the transmission of nerve impulses. Answers: 1) Iodine, 2) E, 3) A, 4) Fluoride, 5) D, 6) Zinc, 7) Chromium, 8) K, 9) Iron & Copper, 10) Niacin, Riboflavin & Thiamin, 11) B-6, 12) Selenium, 13) Magnesium, 14) B-12, 15) Phosphorus, 16) C, 17) Potassium, 18) Calcium, 19) Biotin, 20) Sodium How well did you do? If you got 15 or more correct, you definitely know your stuff when it comes to the function of vitamins and minerals. If you got 10–15 correct, you must have paid attention in your health class. If you got less than 10 correct, you might want to brush up on your nutrients and find out why you are taking that multivitamin. AWARD WINNING SHORT-TERM REHABILITATION! of the 2013 THE QUEENS QueensCourier.com Little Neck Care Center OUR SERVICES: • Newly Renovated Facility • State-of-the-Art Rehabilitation • 24-Hour Nursing Care • Onsite Wound Care and IV Therapy • Post-Surgical and Joint Replacement • Pain Management • 24-Hour On-Call Physicians • We Speak a Variety of Languages AMENITIES: • Spacious, Bright and Modern Rooms • Flat Screen TVs And WiFi • Recreational Activities • Beauty/Barber Services • Daily Laundry and Housekeeping • Newspaper and Mail Services • 24/7 Security • Concierge Services New Orthopedic Rehabilitation Program Led By Our Orthopedic Surgeon www.LittleNeckCareCenter.com 260-19 Nassau Blvd., Little Neck, NY 11362 Tel. 718-423-6400 • Fax 718-428-0737 ACCEPTING MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND MOST HMOs Cure Your Nail Fungus Today 3 Single Treatment Procedure 3 Takes less than 10 minutes per foot 3 None of the risks of oral medications 3 Outperforms topical creams You Deserve Beautiful Feet! $295 PER FOOT LASER FUNGAL NAIL TREATMENT With This Advertisement. Exp 5/31/16 Not to be combined with any other offers SUMMER IS COMING • CALL TODAY 718-225-2424 FAMILY PODIATRY SERVICES • Sprains • Warts • Bunions Featured on CBS “ The Doctor’s” • Fungal Nails • Ingrown Nails • Heel Pain 3 FDA Cleared • Spurs • Hammertoes • Diabetic Foot Care • Corn/Callouses • Painful Feet • Fractures Barry J. Rosen, D.P.M., D.A.P.M.S.B. Diplomate, American Podiatric Medical Specialties Board Board Certi ed in Primary Care in Podiatric Medicine 58-47 Francis Lewis Blvd., Bayside 718-225-2424 • www.rosendpm.com UNION PLANS AND MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED
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