Test Your Knowledge

Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with health professionals regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor or registered dietitian the following questions related to vitamin E:

1. How will I know if I am getting too little or too much vitamin E?
   
   
2. What foods do you suggest I eat to increase my intake of vitamin E?
   
   
3. Who can I talk to about planning a diet with an appropriate amount of vitamin E?
   
   
4. What is the likely source of my vitamin E deficiency?
   
   
5. Will I have to undergo other tests or procedures to locate and treat the source of my vitamin E deficiency?
   
   
6. Do you advise taking vitamin E supplements?
   
   
7. What type of supplement do you recommend?
   
   
8. What are the risks or side effects associated with this supplement?
   
   
9. Should I take this supplement with food?
   
   
10. How can I make sure my child is getting enough vitamin E in school meals?