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nutrients

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

builds strong bones and teeth

a)

calcium

b)

copper

c)

iodine

d)

fiber

2.

helps prevent anemia

a)

iodine

b)

zinc

c)

sodium

d)

iron

3.

You can get rickets if you don't have enough of this vitamin

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin D

d)

water

4.

Not having enough of this vitamin can cause night blindness

a)

Vitamin A

b)

fiber

c)

Vitamin F

d)

water

5.

This mineral helps to prevent goiter

a)

copper

b)

Iodine

c)

zinc

d)

Vitamin B

6.

This mineral helps prevent tooth decay

a)

iron

b)

sodium

c)

fluorine

d)

Vitamin B

7.

Aids the digestive system, sources are cellulose in fruits & vegetables

a)

iron

b)

potassium

c)

copper

d)

fiber

8.

This vitamin helps with blood clotting

a)

Vitamin K

b)

Vitamin D

c)

fluorine

d)

potassium

9.

Bananas are an excellent source of this mineral

a)

potassium

b)

zinc

c)

iodine

d)

water

10.

Too much contributes to high blood pressure

a)

sodium

b)

iron

c)

calcium

d)

fiber

11.

Helps prevent scurvy

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin C

c)

zinc

d)

sodium

12.

Vitamin that helps prevent Pellagra

a)

potassium

b)

copper

c)

Niacin

d)

Vitamin A

13.

This vitamin, like iron, works w/B 12 to prevent Anemia; also helps with birth defects

a)

calcium

b)

Folic Acid

c)

fluorine

d)

Riboflavin

14.

builds strong bones and teeth

a)

calcium

b)

copper

c)

iodine

d)

fiber

15.

Too much salt and bacon can contribute to

a)

osteoporosis

b)

high blood pressure

c)

scurvy

d)

BeriBeri

16.

Citrus fruits and orange juice are known to be excellent sources of vitamin

a)

C

b)

fiber

c)

iron

d)

E

17.

These minerals help prevent osteoporosis

a)

water and fiber

b)

Vitamin A and K

c)

candy and soda

d)

calcium and phosphorus

18.

Helps with growth and body maintenance

a)

zinc

b)

B2

c)

sodium

d)

meals that have lots of sugar and fats

19.

Iron, copper, B6, B12, and Folic Acid help with red blood cells

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Riboflavin helps with premature aging

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Vitamins that help with nerves are

a)

calcium

b)

Vitamins B1, B2, and Niacin

c)

fluorine

d)

iodine

22.

Vitamin that helps prevent hemorrhaging

a)

iodine

b)

Vitamin K

c)

phosphorus

d)

liquids

23.

This nutrient helps regulate temperature, acts as a lubricant, and helps transport nutrients and waste

a)

proteins

b)

water

c)

carbohydrates

d)

sugar

24.

building blocks of proteins

a)

amino acids

b)

legos

c)

wood

d)

steel

25.

Carbohydrates are known for providing ___________to the body

a)

sickness

b)

fatigue

c)

energy

d)

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