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Learning about Vitamins & Minerals

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This mineral helps build strong bones and teeth

a)

calcium

b)

iodine

c)

zinc

d)

Vitamin D

2.

This class of vitamins is eliminated through urine so they need to be consumed every day

a)

fat soluble

b)

water-soluble

c)

trace minerals

d)

major minerals

3.

This trace mineral plays an important role in the formation of hemoglobin; is better absorbed if you eat foods rich in Vitamin C

a)

iodine

b)

sulfur

c)

iron

d)

strawberries

4.

This fat-soluble vitamin helps with blood clotting

a)

Vitamin D

b)

Vitamin K

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin E

5.

This mineral comes mostly from the sea and may be added to salt to prevent deficiencies

a)

iodine

b)

iron

c)

zinc

d)

copper

6.

Groups of vitamins, 8 in all; found in foods like grains

a)

Folate

b)

B-complex

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Fat-soluble

7.

This fat-soluble vitamin is derived from time spent in the sun as well as egg yolks, liver and some fish

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin E

d)

Folate

8.

Good sources of this mineral is milk, yogurt, cheese, small fish with bones and leafy green vegetables

a)

Phosphorus

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Calcium

d)

Zinc

9.

This mineral helps to heal wounds as well as helps your sense of taste

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Zinc

d)

Iodine

10.

Very fragile; easily destroyed in cooking and food storage

a)

trace minerals

b)

water-soluble vitamins

c)

fat-soluble vitamins

d)

chocolate cake?!!

11.

Can build up to toxic levels in the body if over-consumed

a)

fat-soluble vitamins

b)

water-soluble vitamins

c)

folate

d)

calcium

12.

This vitamin is important for good eyesight and vision

a)

Vitamin D

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Calcium

d)

Vitamin A

13.

This vitamin is important for the health of tissues and acts like "cement" to hold cells and tissues together

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Riboflavin (B2)

c)

Folate

d)

Niacin (B3)

14.

_____ are taken up from the soil into plants and used by animals and humans when they eat plants

a)

vitamins

b)

minerals

c)

B-vitamins

d)

poultry

15.

A deficiency of this mineral can lead to anemia

a)

iodine

b)

iron

c)

sulfur

d)

sodium

16.

B-vitamin has been added to the flour-enrichment program due to its role min the prevention of certain birth defects

a)

biotin

b)

niacin

c)

riboflavin

d)

folate (folic acid)

17.

Your best food source of this B-Vitamin is milk and dairy products

a)

riboflavin

b)

niacin

c)

thiamin

d)

folic acid

18.

Like minerals, _____ are needed in small amounts and do not provide energy (calories)

a)

carbohydrates

b)

vitamins

c)

minerals

d)

proteins