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WorksheetsVitamins and Minerals
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When our body is low in or missing an essential nutrient this is called a
a)
deficiency
b)
devise
c)
without
d)
deficit
2.
Which vitamin can be obtained from sunlight?
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin B
c)
Vitamin C
d)
Vitamin D
3.
Beta-carotene and retinol are two types of vitamin ______.
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin B
c)
Vitamin C
d)
Vitamin D
4.
Plants absorb minerals from the _______.
a)
sun
b)
soil
c)
grass
d)
water
5.
Proteins, fats, and carbs are known as _______________ because they are needed in large amounts.
a)
micronutrients
b)
masconutrients
c)
macronutrients
d)
micros
6.
Which mineral helps build strong bones?
a)
calcium
b)
vitamin C
c)
collagen
d)
chromium
7.
Woman are more at risk for anemia.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
Fat soluble vitamins have a potential risk of toxicity if _____________________.
a)
They are taken on an empty stomach
b)
They are being taken as a supplement
c)
if the individual has a high percentage of body fat
9.
Minerals that are needed in small amounts are called _________________.
a)
macro minerals
b)
zirconia minerals
c)
trace minerals
d)
water soluble minerals
10.
A ______________ is a chemically reactive molecule that can cause damage to the body and accelerate the aging process.
a)
folate
b)
radical molecule
c)
free radical
d)
free molecule
11.
The bioavailability of iron is higher in meat than in vegetables.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
Trace minerals are needed in amounts greater than 20 mg.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
Folate helps prevent Spina Bifida.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
A deficiency of iodine can cause your body to develop a goiter.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
Goblins give your blood it's red color.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Potassium helps with nerve and heart function.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
Micronutrients are needed in large amounts.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
Vitamins B and C are considered to be water soluble.
a)
True
b)
False
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