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WorksheetsVitamins and Water
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 29mins
How many vitamins are there?
8
10
13
15
What are the two types of vitamins?
liquid and solid
water-soluble and fat- soluble
water-soluble and solid- soluble
water-based and gel-based
Water is vital for which of the following?
Cushion and lubricate joints
Regulate body temperature
Nourish the brain and spinal cord
All of the answers
The adult body is made up of what % of water?
20-30
30-45
55-60
80-90
Anemia is having an insufficiency (reduced number or size) of red blood cells.
True
False
Type of vitamins that dissolve in fat and tend to remain in the body.
Water- Soluble
Fatty Acids
Amino Acids
Fat- Soluble
Certain fruits and vegetables such as watermelon, strawberries, broccoli, and cucumbers cannot help with hydration.
True
False
Possible Signs of dehydration- check all that apply
dark urine
drop in energy, mood, skin moisture
drop in cognitive impairment
hyperactivity
Hyponatremia is the overconsumption of water in a short period of time.
True
False
On average how much water should someone drink a day?
8 Glasses
2.5- 3.7 Liters for males
2-2.7 Liters for females
all of the answers
How much you drink depends on what factors? Check all that apply.
Personal preference of water or soda
Environment
Activity level
Age and weight
Level of health and if you are overheating
What are the two main functions of Vitamin B? Choose 2
To cause mental confusion
Make energy from ingested food
To make red blood cells
Repair body tissue
Compounds that are required for growth and proper functioning of the body.
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Protein
Minerals
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.
Fat-Soluble
Water- Soluble
Chewable vitamins
Gel
Substances that prevent, slow down damage to cells, and defend the body against destructive substances such as free radicals.
Free radicals
Proteins
Fats
Antioxidants
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.
Free radicals
Proteins
Fats
Antioxidants
Fruits and vegetables that are red, blue, purple, or orange in color are known to be high in antioxidants.
True
False
Steak, eggs, and cheese are known to be high in antioxidants.
True
False
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.
Vitamin D
Beta Carotene
Vitamin E
Calcium
A water-soluble vitamin that helps the body use nutrients for energy.
Thiamine
Beta Carotene
Vitamin E
Calcium
What are the two main functions of Vitamin C?
To make red blood cells
Protect the body from infections
Prevent anemia
For growth and repairment of tissues
What are good sources of Vitamin C? Check all that apply-
Fruits such as oranges and kiwi
Chicken
Vegetables such as peppers and broccoli
Water
Scurvy can be a result of lack of Vitamin C.
True
False
Toxicity or too many vitamins is impossible.
True
False
What are the two nutrients that needs vitamin D in order to be absorbed? These nutrients help to provide structure and strengthen the body.
Calcium
Iron
Vitamin B
Phosphorus
Vitamin A helps to maintain and protect vision and is found in leafy greens, fish, liver, eggs, and orange fruits and vegetables
True
False
What vitamin is known as the "sunshine vitamin"?
Vitamin B
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Softening of the bones can occur, also known as rickets or osteomalacia, if someone has a deficiency in _______________.
Vitamin B
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Check all that are descriptors or functions of Vitamin D.
produces in the skin in response to sunlight
works to promote bone growth and strength
helps fight infections
helps muscles, heart, brain, and lungs to work
the plant form of it is beta carotene
Effects that can occur with vitamin toxicity or too many vitamins.
headaches, stomach upset, loss of hair
strong bones and teeth
excess of energy
none of the answers
