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Vitamins

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A diet lacking in ___________ leads to the development of a disease known as scurvy.

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin D

2.

Which of the following vitamins play a very key role in eyesight including night vision and color recognition?

a)

a. vitamin A

b)

b. vitamin B

c)

c. vitamin K

d)

d. all of the above

3.

Which if the following foods are rich in Vitamin A?

a)

a. milk fortified with vitamin A

b)

b. liver

c)

c. orange fruits and vegetables (like cantaloupe, carrots, sweet potatoes)

d)

d. all of the above

4.

Vitamins are nutrients. What type of nutrient?

a)

Macronutrient

b)

Micronutrient

c)

Big nutrient

d)

Small nutrient

5.

........... is essential for forming haemoglobin in the blood.

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Phosphorus

d)

Magnesium

6.

The mineral which controls the functioning of thyroid is ....................

a)

phosphorus

b)

calcium

c)

sodium

d)

iodine

7.

............. helps to maintain a constant body temperature in our body.

a)

Fibre

b)

Vitamins

c)

Energy giving food

d)

Water

8.

Rickets is caused by the deficiency of ............

a)

vitamin B1

b)

vitamin D

c)

vitamin C

d)

vitamin A

9.

Night blindness is caused by the deficiency of .............

a)

vitamin B

b)

vitamin C

c)

vitamin D

d)

vitamin A

10.

Which statement is correct regarding the importance of fibre?

a)

Helps to stimulate peristalsis and prevents constipation.

b)

Controls and regulates the body temperature in our body.

11.

The diet which contains all the nutrients in proper amount is called

a)

Proper Meal

b)

Complete food

c)

Balanced diet

d)

Buffet

12.

The energy-giving nutrient is called

a)

Mineral

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrate

d)

Vitamin

13.

Eggs are rich source of

a)

Vitamin

b)

Carbohydrate

c)

Protein

d)

Water

14.

Loss of vision is caused by deficiency of

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin D

15.

Beri-Beri is caused by deficiency of

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin B1

d)

Vitamin K

16.

Deficiency of Vitamin C causes

a)

Rickets

b)

Fever

c)

Scurvy

d)

Vision loss

17.

Anaemia is caused by deficiency of

a)

Protein

b)

Iron

c)

Iodine

d)

Fat

18.

__________ helps in protecting our body against diseases.

a)

Minerals

b)

Vitamins

c)

Fats

d)

Proteins

19.

Identify the disease and name the deficiency that causes it?

a)

Kwashiorkar, caused due to deficiency of proteins

b)

Kwashiorkar, caused due to deficiency of proteins and carbohydrates

c)

Marasmus, caused due to deficiency of proteins

d)

Marasmus, caused due to deficiency of proteins and carbohydrates

20.

Deficiency of which nutrient leads to this disease?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin C

21.

If you suffer from Anaemia you should eat foods rich in _____.

a)

Vitamin A and C

b)

Calcium and Phosphorus

c)

Iron and Vitamin B12

22.

The deficiency diseases can be prevented by having ___________.

a)

Junk food

b)

Balanced diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables

c)

Lots of water

23.

Infection and bleeding of gums can be prevented by having foods rich in ___________.

a)

Iron

b)

Calcium

c)

Vitamin C

24.

What is the most abundant mineral in the body?

a)

calcium

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Zinc

d)

Magnesium

25.

Which of the following foods are a good source of Vitamin B?

a)

a. whole grains, such as wheat and oats

b)

b. fish and seafood

c)

c. eggs , dairy products, like milk and yogurt

d)

d.all the above