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What are vitamins and minerals primarily needed for in the body?

• a) Providing energy

• b) Supporting bone health

• c) Regulating body temperature

• d) Various metabolic functions

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of vitamins and minerals?

• a) They are organic compounds

• b) Needed in large amounts

• c) Essential for a healthy body

• d) Required in small amounts

Which food group is often a good source of vitamins?

• a) Dairy products

• b) Meats and poultry

• c) Fruits and vegetables

• d) Grains and cereals

Vitamin A is important for maintaining healthy:

• a) Teeth

• b) Hair

• c) Eyes and skin

• d) Muscles

Vitamin A is important for maintaining healthy:What deficiency can result from a lack of vitamin A?

• a) Scurvy

• b) Rickets

• c) Night blindness

• d) Osteoporosis

Which group of foods is a good source of vitamin B?

• a) Meat, soy, and peas

• b) Fruits and vegetables

• c) Dairy products

• d) Nuts and seeds

What condition can be caused by a deficiency of vitamin B?

• a) Pellagra

• b) Beriberi

• c) Scurvy

• d) Osteoporosis

True or False: Vitamins and minerals are only needed in large quantities for the body to function properly.

• True

• False

Which vitamin is essential for a strong immune system and is commonly found in citrus fruits like oranges and lemons?

• a) Vitamin A

• b) Vitamin C

• c) Vitamin D

• d) Vitamin E

What deficiency can result from a lack of vitamin C?

• a) Scurvy

• b) Rickets

• c) Osteomalacia

• d) Anemia