Vitamins and Minerals Quiz

____________________ are the essential nutrients your body needs in large amounts for energy and bodily functions. They include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. 

• Fiber
• Vitamins
• Macronutrients
• Minerals

______ vitamins are easily absorbed by the body, which means you won't store large amounts of it.

• Water Soluble
• Fat Soluble

Which of the following vitamins is water-soluble and needs to be consumed daily?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin K

Which of the following shows the number of essential vitamins needed for the body?

• 13

• 9

• 4

• 17

What are vitamins classified as?

• Inorganic substances

• Organic substances

• Trace minerals

• Macronutrients

How are vitamins divided based on their solubility?

• Into carbohydrates and proteins

• Into fats and calories

• Into fat soluble and water soluble

• Into macronutrients and micronutrients

True or False: Vitamin and mineral supplements --- even those with 100% of the recommended dietary allowances for vitamins and minerals --- cannot provide all the other nutrients that the body gets from a well balanced diet?

• True

• False

Which mineral is involved in hundreds of biochemical reactions and helps reduce migraines and muscle cramps?

• Calcium

• Iron

• Magnesium

• Zinc

All the following are types of vitamins EXCEPT:

• Vitamin G

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin K

• Vitamin D

True or False: The kidneys are responsible to remove any excess fat-soluble vitamins that aren't needed?

• True

• False