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Vitamins and Water

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many vitamins are there?

a)

8

b)

10

c)

13

d)

15

2.

What are the two types of vitamins?

a)

liquid and solid

b)

water-soluble and fat- soluble

c)

water-soluble and solid- soluble

d)

water-based and gel-based

3.

Water is vital for which of the following?

a)

Cushion and lubricate joints

b)

Regulate body temperature

c)

Nourish the brain and spinal cord

d)

All of the answers

4.

The adult body is made up of what % of water?

a)

20-30

b)

30-45

c)

55-60

d)

80-90

5.

Anemia is having an insufficiency (reduced number or size) of red blood cells.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Type of vitamins that dissolve in fat and tend to remain in the body.

a)

Water- Soluble

b)

Fatty Acids

c)

Amino Acids

d)

Fat- Soluble

7.

Certain fruits and vegetables such as watermelon, strawberries, broccoli, and cucumbers cannot help with hydration.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Possible Signs of dehydration- check all that apply

a)

dark urine

b)

drop in energy, mood, skin moisture

c)

drop in cognitive impairment

d)

hyperactivity

9.

Hyponatremia is the overconsumption of water in a short period of time.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

On average how much water should someone drink a day?

a)

8 Glasses

b)

2.5- 3.7 Liters for males

c)

2-2.7 Liters for females

d)

all of the answers

11.

How much you drink depends on what factors? Check all that apply.

a)

Personal preference of water or soda

b)

Environment

c)

Activity level

d)

Age and weight

e)

Level of health and if you are overheating

12.

What are the two main functions of Vitamin B? Choose 2

a)

To cause mental confusion

b)

Make energy from ingested food

c)

To make red blood cells

d)

Repair body tissue

13.

Compounds that are required for growth and proper functioning of the body.

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Vitamins

c)

Protein

d)

Minerals

14.

Type of vitamins that dissolve in water. The body uses what it needs then the excess amounts of the vitamins are excreted through the kidneys/urine.

a)

Fat-Soluble

b)

Water- Soluble

c)

Chewable vitamins

d)

Gel

15.

Substances that prevent, slow down damage to cells, and defend the body against destructive substances such as free radicals.

a)

Free radicals

b)

Proteins

c)

Fats

d)

Antioxidants

16.

Substances or unstable molecules that trigger damaging chain reactions in the cells of the body. They are usually a reaction to the environment and can promote cancer and heart disease.

a)

Free radicals

b)

Proteins

c)

Fats

d)

Antioxidants

17.

Fruits and vegetables that are red, blue, purple, or orange in color are known to be high in antioxidants.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Steak, eggs, and cheese are known to be high in antioxidants.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

What is an orange pigment that body can change into the active form of vitamin A. It is found in Orange/Dk Green Veggies and Fruit.

a)

Vitamin D

b)

Beta Carotene

c)

Vitamin E

d)

Calcium

20.

A water-soluble vitamin that helps the body use nutrients for energy.

a)

Thiamine

b)

Beta Carotene

c)

Vitamin E

d)

Calcium

21.

What are the two main functions of Vitamin C?

a)

To make red blood cells

b)

Protect the body from infections

c)

Prevent anemia

d)

For growth and repairment of tissues

22.

What are good sources of Vitamin C? Check all that apply-

a)

Fruits such as oranges and kiwi

b)

Chicken

c)

Vegetables such as peppers and broccoli

d)

Water

23.

Scurvy can be a result of lack of Vitamin C.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Toxicity or too many vitamins is impossible.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

What are the two nutrients that needs vitamin D in order to be absorbed? These nutrients help to provide structure and strengthen the body.

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Vitamin B

d)

Phosphorus

26.

Vitamin A helps to maintain and protect vision and is found in leafy greens, fish, liver, eggs, and orange fruits and vegetables

a)

True

b)

False

27.

What vitamin is known as the "sunshine vitamin"?

a)

Vitamin B

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin E

28.

Softening of the bones can occur, also known as rickets or osteomalacia, if someone has a deficiency in _______________.

a)

Vitamin B

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin E

29.

Check all that are descriptors or functions of Vitamin D.

a)

produces in the skin in response to sunlight

b)

works to promote bone growth and strength

c)

helps fight infections

d)

helps muscles, heart, brain, and lungs to work

e)

the plant form of it is beta carotene

30.

Effects that can occur with vitamin toxicity or too many vitamins.

a)

headaches, stomach upset, loss of hair

b)

strong bones and teeth

c)

excess of energy

d)

none of the answers