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Vitamins and Minerals

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

There are two types of vitamins water soluble and fat soluble

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Excess fat soluble vitamins are stored in the...

a)

Kidneys

b)

pancreas

c)

liver

d)

heart

3.

How many ounces in one liquid cup?

a)

16

b)

4

c)

8

d)

12

4.

Which vitamin is added to milk to help the body absorb calcium.

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin K

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin D

5.

Which is NOT a source of vitamin C?

a)

Oranges

b)

Peas

c)

Tomatoes

d)

Strawberries

6.

Which vitamin can be obtained from the sun?

a)

Vitamin D

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Folate

7.

Minerals make up 35-40% of your body weight.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

One stick of butter is equal to 8 T. of 1/2 cup.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Which is NOT a fat soluble vitamin?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin K

c)

Vitamin B

d)

Vitamin D

10.

Too much sodium can cause which health problem?

a)

obesity

b)

Diabetes

c)

night blindness

d)

high blood pressure

11.

Ascorbic acid is also known as

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Vitamin K

12.

People who don't get enough of this mineral risk getting osteoporosis.

a)

Iron

b)

Calcium

c)

Potassium

d)

Sodium

13.

Sodium, chloride and potassium are also known as...

a)

B vitamins

b)

Enzymes

c)

Electrolytes

d)

Fat Soluble

14.

There are 4 cups in one...

a)

Pint

b)

Gallon

c)

Ounce

d)

Quart

15.

Folic Acid or Folate is important for preventing...

a)

Birth Defects

b)

Bruising

c)

Weak bones

d)

Night Blindness

16.

Vitamins and minerals support many chemical reactions in the body.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

A lack of vitamin C in the body can cause the disease

a)

Rickets

b)

Scurvy

c)

Beriberi

d)

Pellegra

18.

The mineral calcium helps with

a)

Blood clotting

b)

Regulating the heart

c)

keeping bones strong

d)

all of the above

19.

A lack of vitamin A can cause

a)

diabetes

b)

night blindness

c)

heart disease

d)

obesity

20.

Half a tablespoon is equal to

a)

2 teaspoons

b)

1 teaspoon

c)

1 1/2 teaspoons

d)

3 teaspoons

21.

Vitamins supply energy.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

How many cups on one gallon?

a)

16

b)

12

c)

8

d)

32

23.

Which is NOT a function of water?

a)

Regulate body temperature

b)

Carry out waste

c)

transport water soluble vitamins

d)

strengthen muscles

24.

How many tablespoons in 1/8 of a cup?

a)

8

b)

16

c)

2

d)

3

25.

The function of vitamin K is to

a)

regulate the heart

b)

aid in digestion

c)

help the blood to clot

d)

boost the immune system