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WorksheetsImportance of Vitamins and Minerals
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What are 2 main types of Nutrients?
Macronutrients
Water
Micronutrients
Minerals
Which are examples of Macronutrients?
Carbohydrates
minerals
Lipids/fats
vitamins
Proteins
All are Micronutrients, except/s for?
vitamin
protein
fats
minerals
True/False:
Calcium is an example of a trace mineral.
True
False
True/False:
Medication can cause micronutrient deficiency.
True
false
True/False:
Vitamin E is often referred to as the 'sunshine vitamin' because our bodies can produce it when our skin is exposed to sunlight
True
False
What does RDA stand for?
Recommended Daily Allowance
Registered Daily Allowance
Research and Development Authority
Resource Development Administration
Your body needs smaller amounts of micronutrients relative to macronutrients. That’s why they’re labeled “micro.”
True
False
Water-soluble vitamins are easier for the body to store than Fat-soluble
True
False
We don't really need vitamins and minerals for body to function properly.
True
False
All are water soluble vitamins, except for?
Vitamin C
Vitamin B12
Vitamin D
Vitamin B3
All are fat-soluble vitamins except for?
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Folate
Vitamin E
Macronutrients are essential elements required by the organism in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of psychological functions to maintain health.
True
False
Humans must obtain micronutrients from food since your body cannot produce vitamins and minerals — for the most part.
True
False
All are trace minerals, except for?
copper
Calcium
iodine
manganese
