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Vitamins, Minerals, Water

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which vitamin can be obtained from sunlight?
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin B
c)
Vitamin C
d)
Vitamin D
2.
Proteins, fats, and carbs are known as _______________ because they are needed in large amounts.
a)
micronutrients
b)
masconutrients
c)
macronutrients
d)
micros
3.
Which mineral helps build strong bones?
a)
calcium
b)
vitamin C
c)
collagen
d)
chromium
4.
Micronutrients are needed in large amounts.
a)
True
b)
False
5.

Which of the following vitamins are fat-soluble?

a)

A, B, E, C

b)

B, C, E, K

c)

D, K, B, C

d)

K, A, D, E

6.

The amount of calories per gram that water, vitamins and minerals provide is:

a)

0

b)

4

c)

5

d)

9

7.

The definition of a deficiency means:

a)

Not enough of something

b)

Too much of something

c)

It helps to maintain fluid balance

d)

It dissolves in water

8.

Electrolytes help maintain fluid balance in the body.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

One function of water is to carry waste products through the body.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

If you're thirsty, you are already dehydrated.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Water is the most important of all the essential nutrients.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Water does nothing to control body temperature.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Hydration is not a concern before, during or after exercise.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Vitamin K is classified as a(an):

a)

Micro/Trace Mineral

b)

Macro Mineral

c)

Water-Soluble Vitamin

d)

Fat-Soluble Vitamin

e)

Electrolyte

15.

Vitamin D is classified as a(an):

a)

Micro/Trace Mineral

b)

Macro Mineral

c)

Water-Soluble Vitamin

d)

Fat-Soluble Vitamin

e)

Electrolyte

16.

Vitamin C is classified as a(an):

a)

Micro/Trace Mineral

b)

Macro Mineral

c)

Water-Soluble Vitamin

d)

Fat-Soluble Vitamin

e)

Electrolyte

17.

Which vitamin helps in the production of red blood cells and supplies oxygen to cells?

a)

iron

b)

protein

c)

copper

d)

calcium

18.

What are the best sources of calcium in the American Diet?

a)

ice cream & cake

b)

apples & oranges

c)

milk & dairy products

d)

bread & pasta

19.

Which micro-nutrient is not manufactured by living things?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fats

d)

Minerals

20.

Select all the fat soluble vitamins:

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin E

e)

Vitamin K

21.

Select four functions of a vitamin

a)

Release energy in macronutrients

b)

Helps chemical reactions occur

c)

Critical to red blood cell production

d)

Helps the body store fat

e)

Helps maintain nervous skeleton and immune system