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Vitamins & Minerals

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which fat soluble vitamin is an antioxidant that fights free radicals that can cause cancer and is found in sunflower seeds, almonds and vegetable oil.

a)

Calcium

b)

B-12

c)

C

d)

E

e)

Potassium

2.

Which water soluble vitamin keeps skin smooth, firm and helps it heal. Sources of the vitamin include oranges, broccoli, peppers, lemons and limes.

a)

D

b)

B complex

c)

Potassium

d)

K

e)

C

3.

Which mineral is found in bananas, tomatoes, oranges and beans and helps your nerves and muscles work properly as maintains a balance of water.

a)

Potassium

b)

A

c)

Iron

d)

Iodine

e)

Riboflavin (B2)

4.

Which fat soluble vitamin helps blood clot and is found in liver, brussel sprouts, green tea and broccoli?

a)

Iron

b)

K

c)

B Complex

d)

Magnesium

e)

D

5.

Which mineral helps form strong bones & teeth and helps the nerves work properly. It is found in milk, fish, eggs, meat and vegetables.

a)

D

b)

Phosphorous

c)

Magnesium

d)

B

6.

Fat soluble vitamins, like A and E, can be toxic/harmful in higher than recommended amounts.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Which of the following is the BEST way to get the vitamins and minerals you need?

a)

Take a multivitamin and don't worry about what you eat

b)

Eat a variety of foods from every food group

c)

Only eat food that comes from plants

8.

Which mineral helps your thyroid gland function properly and regulates body growth? It is found in seafood and salt.

a)

Phosphorous

b)

B Complex

c)

Iodine

d)

K

9.

Which fat soluble vitamin helps your eyes adjust to light and maintains skin, bones and tissues? It is found in fish, carrots, apricots, dark leafy greens and squash.

a)

E

b)

A

c)

C

d)

Iron

10.

Vegetarians and Vegans often need to make sure they get enough of this vitamin.

a)

B-12

b)

Calcium

c)

D

d)

A

11.

Which mineral is in milk, yogurt, eggs, fish & leafy greens? It helps form strong bones & teeth plus helps with blood clotting and muscle contraction.

a)

Calcium

b)

D

c)

K

d)

Potassium

12.

Which fat-soluble vitamin helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorous. It is found in egg yolks, liver, fatty fish, fortified dairy and sunlight.

a)

A

b)

C

c)

D

d)

Iron

13.

Which mineral forms hemoglobin in red blood cells, which carries oxygen in the body. It is found in meat, eggs, leafy greens & dried fruits, like raisins.

a)

Iodine

b)

C

c)

Iron

d)

Magnesium

14.

Which water soluble vitamins break down glucose to obtain energy from food and are found in whole grains, fruit, vegetables, nuts, meat, beans & dairy?

a)

A

b)

B complex

c)

C

d)

E

e)

K

15.

Which mineral helps make protein, transmit impulses in nerves and muscle contraction? It is found in nuts, legumes, fish and green leafy vegetables.

a)

K

b)

Calcium

c)

Iron

d)

Magnesium