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WorksheetsVitamins and Minerals
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 18mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which is NOT one of the 5 characteristics of minerals?
a)
Solid
b)
Liquid
c)
Crystal Structure
d)
Inorganic
2.
Which is NOT one of the 5 characteristics of minerals?
a)
Naturally Occurring
b)
Inorganic
c)
Formed from materials that were once living
d)
Definite chemical composition
3.
Which is NOT one of the 5 characteristics of minerals?
a)
Inorganic
b)
Naturally Occurring
c)
Definite chemical composition
d)
Can be found in solid, liquid, or gaseous forms
4.
Which is NOT one of the 5 characteristics of minerals?
a)
Man-made
b)
Inorganic
c)
Solid
d)
Crystal Structure
5.
Which is NOT one of the 5 characteristics of minerals?
a)
Composed of elements in specific proportions
b)
Particles packed loosely together and can easily change shape
c)
Particles made up of a pattern that repeat over and over again
d)
Not alive or made from materials that were once living
6.
What are the 5 characteristics of minerals?
a)
Man-made, inorganic, solid, crystal structure, flexible chemical composition
b)
naturally occuring, inorganic, solid, crystal structure, definite chemical composition
c)
Man-made, alive, liquid, cubic structure, flexible chemical composition
d)
naturally occurring, organic, solid, flexible solid structure, definite chemical composition
7.
Which vegetables have the most vitamins and minerals?
a)
Yellow and Red
b)
Orange and Yellow
c)
Red, Orange and Dark Green
d)
Dark Green and Yellow
8.
The following are the most common things that destroy the nutrients in fruits and vegetables:
a)
Heat, Air and Alkalies
b)
Heat, Air and Water
c)
Air, Water and Copper
d)
Heat, Water and Alkalies
9.
This helps to prevent osteoporosis:
a)
Iron
b)
Sodium
c)
Fluorine
d)
Calcium
10.
Another name for Ascorbic Acid is
a)
Vitamin C
b)
Vitamin D
c)
Iron
d)
Protein
11.
Calcium deficiency causes anemia.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
Vegetables contain no cholesterol, fat or sodium.
a)
False
b)
True
13.
Calcium
a)
Micro/Trace Mineral
b)
Macro Mineral
c)
Water-Soluble Vitamin
d)
Fat Soluble Vitamin
14.
Vitamin D
a)
Micro/Trace Mineral
b)
Macro Mineral
c)
Water-Soluble Vitamin
d)
Fat Soluble Vitamin
15.
Folate
a)
Micro/Trace Mineral
b)
Macro Mineral
c)
Water-Soluble Vitamin
d)
Fat Soluble Vitamin
16.
When our body is low in or missing an essential nutrient this is called a
a)
deficiency
b)
devise
c)
without
d)
deficit
17.
Which vitamin can be obtained from sunlight?
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin B
c)
Vitamin C
d)
Vitamin D
18.
Beta-carotene and retinol are two types of vitamin ______.
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin B
c)
Vitamin C
d)
Vitamin D
19.
Plants absorb minerals from the _______.
a)
sun
b)
soil
c)
grass
d)
water
20.
Proteins, fats, and carbs are known as _______________ because they are needed in large amounts.
a)
micronutrients
b)
masconutrients
c)
macronutrients
d)
micros
21.
Which mineral helps build strong bones?
a)
calcium
b)
vitamin C
c)
collagen
d)
chromium
22.
Minerals that are needed in small amounts are called _________________.
a)
macro minerals
b)
zirconia minerals
c)
trace minerals
d)
water soluble minerals
23.
Potassium helps with nerve and heart function.
a)
True
b)
False
24.
Micronutrients are needed in large amounts.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
Vitamins B and C are considered to be water soluble.
a)
True
b)
False
26.
Combines with protein to make hemoglobin and helps cells use oxygen.
a)
Fat
b)
Iron
c)
Phosphorus
d)
Niacin
27.
Helps prevent damage to the brain and spinal cord of unborn babies.
a)
Niacin
b)
Phosphorus
c)
Iodine
d)
Folate
28.
Helps ward off infection and keeps skin clear and mucous membrane healthy.
a)
Phosphorus
b)
Vitamin E
c)
Vitamin C
d)
Vitamin A
29.
Acts as an antioxidant that protects membranes of cells exposed to high concentrations of oxygen.
a)
Vitamin D
b)
Vitamin C
c)
Riboflavin B-2
d)
Vitamin E
30.
Helps promote normal appetite/digestion and helps keep nervous system healthy.
a)
Niacin
b)
Thiamin B-1
c)
Phosphorus
d)
Riboflavin B-2
31.
The body’s main source of energy
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Fats
c)
Protien
d)
Riboflavin B-2
32.
Protects against anemia and plays a role in the normal functioning of cells.
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin B-12
c)
Vitamin C
d)
Vitamin D
33.
Helps wounds heal, resists infection and aides in the absorption of iron.
a)
Vitamin K
b)
Vitamin A
c)
Vitamin B-12
d)
Vitamin C
34.
Necessary for blood clotting
a)
Vitamin K
b)
Riboflavin B-2
c)
Thiamin B-1
d)
Vitamin B-6
35.
Helps nervous system function normally and plays a role in the breakdown of protein, fats and carbohydrates.
a)
Vitamin B-6
b)
Protein
c)
Water
d)
Riboflavin B-2
36.
Helps build strong bones and teeth and helps maintain bones in adults.
a)
Protein
b)
Vitamin B-6
c)
Vitamin D
d)
Vitamin A
37.
Helps regulate the use of other minerals in the body.
a)
Fat
b)
Iron
c)
Calcium
d)
Protein
38.
Aids in growth and repair of tissues and regulates fluid balances in the cells.
a)
Fat
b)
Iron
c)
Protein
d)
Folate
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