F3 Vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre

Which of the following statements about vitamin D are correct?

(1)    Vitamin D helps the absorption of calcium

(2)    Vitamin D is one of the essential components of bones.

(3)    Vitamin D can be formed in the skin.

• (1) and (2) only

• (1) and (3) only

• (2) and (3) only

• (1), (2) and (3)

Deficiency of vitamin A may lead to

(1)    thickening of the cornea.

(2)    poor vision in dim light.

(3)    bleeding gums.

• (2) only

• (1) and (2) only

• (1) and (3) only

• (2) and (3) only

Which of the following combinations about the function of the protective food substance is incorrect?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of the following are necessary for the formation of strong bones and teeth?

• calcium and vitamin C

• calcium and vitamin D

•   iron and vitamin C

• iron and vitamin D

Which of the following statements about vitamins are correct?

(1)    Vitamins are organic food substances.

(2)   We need a large amount of vitamins everyday.

(3)    Vitamins have no energy value to the human body.

• (1) and (2) only

• (1) and (3) only

• (2) and (3) only

• (1), (2) and (3)

Which of the following would be affected if iron is insufficient in the diet?

• production of visual purple

• production of haemoglobin

• clotting of blood

• formation of bones and teeth

Amy suffers from constipation and anaemia. Which of the following food would you recommend to her?

• milk

• orange

• fish

• spinach

What is the deficiency disease of vitamin A?

What is the deficiency disease of vitamin C

What is the deficiency disease of vitamin D and calcium in CHILDREN?