FS: Vitamins & Nutrition Quiz

Which of the following is a characteristic of water-soluble vitamins?

• They are stored in large amounts in the liver.

• They are easily excreted in urine.

• They accumulate in fatty tissues.

• They require fat for absorption.

Which food is a good source of vitamin A, a fat-soluble vitamin?

• Carrots

• Oranges

• Whole grain bread

• Chicken breast

Which of the following foods is a rich source of vitamin C, a water-soluble vitamin?

• Spinach

• Salmon

• Strawberries

• Eggs

A deficiency in which fat-soluble vitamin can lead to night blindness?

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin E

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin K

Which water-soluble vitamin is essential for the synthesis of collagen and helps prevent scurvy?

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin B6

• Vitamin D

Which statement best explains the role of vitamin D in metabolism?

• It helps in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus.

• It is necessary for the synthesis of hemoglobin.

• It acts as an antioxidant.

• It is required for DNA synthesis.

Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a key role in energy metabolism by acting as a coenzyme in the Krebs cycle?

• Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin E

• Vitamin K

Which vitamin deficiency is most likely to occur in individuals who consume a diet very low in fat?

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin B6

Which of the following best describes the solubility difference between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins?

• Fat-soluble vitamins dissolve in water, while water-soluble vitamins dissolve in fat.

• Fat-soluble vitamins dissolve in fat, while water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water.

• Both dissolve only in fat.

• Both dissolve only in water.

A patient presents with symptoms of easy bruising and excessive bleeding. Which fat-soluble vitamin deficiency is most likely responsible, and what is its primary dietary source?

• Vitamin K; leafy green vegetables

• Vitamin D; citrus fruits

• Vitamin A; dairy products

• Vitamin E; whole grains