Vitamin and Nutrition Quiz

Hey future moms! Did you know the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has a golden tip for you? To dodge those pesky birth defects, it's recommended to pop a daily supplement packed with 400–800 micrograms of ______. Can you guess the magic ingredient?

• folic acid, birth defects

• thiamin, large-for-gestational age infants

• vitamin B6, small-for-gestational age infants

• vitamin B12, low-birth weight

Vitamin A deficiency is rare in North America and Western Europe; however, it is the leading cause of _______ worldwide.

• rickets

• childhood blindness

• teenage acne

• blood clotting

Vitamin D is considered both a vitamin and a(n):

• hormone

• enzyme

• anticoagulant

• carcinogen

Guess where Vitamin E loves to hang out the most in your body:

• the liver

• the kidneys

• the skin

• body fat

🍊 Ahoy, matey! Navigate through your knowledge sea and tell us, what scurvy condition arises from not having enough vitamin C in your diet?

• scurvy

• beriberi

• rickets

• pellagra

Did you know? The vitamin levels in animal products are pretty steady, but when it comes to fruits and veggies, things like sunshine, water, and how they're grown can make their vitamin content go up and down! Isn't that fascinating?

• True

• False

Because of possible vitamin A toxicity, pregnant women should be wary of retinol-containing supplements and avoid retinoid-containing medications.

• True

• False

Did you know soaking up the sun for just 10-15 minutes a day can fuel your body with a vital dose of vitamin C?

• True

• False

Did you know? Vitamin K is not just a random letter in the alphabet of vitamins! It plays a crucial role in blood clotting and keeping our skin looking fabulous. Is this statement True or False?

• True

• False

🌟 Pop Quiz Time! 🌟 Can you guess which of these superheroes of vitamins are water-soluble and ready to dissolve into action?

• Thiamin - The Energy Booster!

• Vitamin C - The Immunity Warrior!

• Vitamin A - The Vision Protector!

• Vitamin E - The Skin Guardian!

• B vitamins - The Metabolism Heroes!