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Vitamins and Minerals Homework

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
When our body is low in or missing an essential nutrient this is called a 
a)
deficiency
b)
devise
c)
without
d)
deficit
2.
Which vitamin can be obtained from sunlight?
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin B
c)
Vitamin C
d)
Vitamin D
3.
Beta-carotene and retinol are two types of vitamin ______.
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin B
c)
Vitamin C
d)
Vitamin D
4.
Proteins, fats, and carbs are known as _______________ because they are needed in large amounts.
a)
micronutrients
b)
masconutrients
c)
macronutrients
d)
micros
5.
Which mineral helps build strong bones?
a)
calcium
b)
vitamin C
c)
collagen
d)
chromium
6.
Woman are more at risk for anemia.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
Fat soluble vitamins have a potential risk of toxicity if _____________________.
a)
They are taken on an empty stomach
b)
They are being taken as a supplement
c)
if the individual has a high percentage of body fat
8.
Minerals that are needed in small amounts are called _________________.
a)
macro minerals
b)
zirconia minerals
c)
trace minerals
d)
water soluble minerals
9.
The bioavailability of iron is higher in meat than in vegetables.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
Folate helps prevent Spina Bifida.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
A deficiency of iodine can cause your body to develop a goiter.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
Potassium helps with nerve and heart function.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
Micronutrients are needed in large amounts.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
Vitamins B and C are considered to be water soluble.
a)
True
b)
False
15.

What term is used when extra iron is added to certain foods by food manufacturers?

a)

fortifying

b)

phytochemical

c)

"tired blood"

d)

goiter

16.

Minerals are

a)

inorganic

b)

organic

17.

Vitamins are

a)

organic

b)

inorganic

18.

All of these vitamins are fat-soluble except -

a)

Vitamin D

b)

Vitamin K

c)

Vitamin E

d)

Vitamin B

19.

The scurvy disorder occurs due to a lack of ____.

a)

Vitamin B.

b)

Vitamin C.

c)

Iodine.

d)

Iron.

20.

Where can you get vitamin A from?

a)

orange fruit and vegetables and from dark green vegetables

b)

orange fruit and dark green vegetables and carbohydrates

c)

dark green vegetables,fish and dairy products

d)

meat,vegetables and fruit

21.

What vitamins give you energy and help form the red blood cells that carry oxygen to your muscles?

a)

A

b)

D

c)

B

d)

C

22.

Where can you get vitamin C from?

a)

oranges,grapefruit,tomatoes,cabbage,broccoli,potatoes

b)

oranges,tomatoes,broccoli,eggs,meat,potatoes

c)

lemons,tomatoes,potatoes,cabbage,grapefruit,meat

d)

milk,fish,oranges,potatoes,cabbage,broccoli

23.

What vitamin is good for your skin and eyes?

a)

B

b)

D

c)

A

d)

E

24.

What vitamin is good for your skin,fights infections and helps your body to absorb the iron that you need?

a)

B

b)

C

c)

E

d)

A

25.

What vitamin is important for bones and teeth and helps your body to absorb calcium?

a)

B

b)

C

c)

A

d)

D

26.

Where can you get vitamin E from?

a)

fruit,vegetables,eggs,white fish,like cods and catfish,nuts,beans

b)

fruit,bread,eggs,dark vegetables,sardines,tunas

c)

dark green vegetables,fruit,fish,nuts,eggs,milk

d)

bread,green vegetables,eggs,nuts,oily fish, like sardines and salmon.

27.

What nutritional deficiency will develop if you don't get enough vitamin A?

a)

Rickets

b)

Scurvy

c)

Night Blindness

28.

What nutritional deficiency will develop if you don’t get enough vitamin B?

a)

Beri-beri

b)

Rickets

c)

Scurvy

d)

Night Blindness

29.

What nutritional deficiency is shown in the picture?

a)

Osteoporsis

b)

Scurvy

c)

Anemia

d)

Rickets

30.
What is the function of vitamin K?
a)
Hair, skin, prevents night blindness
b)
Prevents rickets, helps bones and teeth
c)
Blood clotting
d)
Protects cell membranes
31.
Folate/B9/Folic Acid's function is:
a)
Prevents scurvy, healing
b)
Prevents Rickets, helps bones and teeth
c)
Prevents neural tube damage or spina bifida
d)
Hair, skin, prevents night blindness
32.
If you are deficient in calcium, which disease could you get?
a)
Anemia
b)
Osteoperosis
33.
True or False? Ascorbic Acid is another name for vitamin C?
a)
True
b)
False
34.

What are the compounds found in food that help the body regulate many processes?

a)

Fats

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Vitamins

d)

Fiber

35.

The mineral that helps regulate blood clotting, nerve activity and other body processes is:

a)

calcium

b)

phosphorus

c)

magnesium

d)

iron

36.

The mineral that works with calcium to build strong bones and teeth, helps make body cells and helps to release energy from carbs, proteins and fats is:

a)

phosphorus

b)

magnesium

c)

copper

37.

The mineral that helps control the fluid balance of the body, with a regular heart beat and other muscle functions is:

a)

potassium

b)

zinc

c)

copper

38.

The mineral that helps make hemoglobin and prevents anemia is:

a)

fluoride

b)

iodine

c)

iron

39.

If you have anemia, what symptoms would you experience? Select all that apply.

a)

feeling tired

b)

pale skin

c)

feeling hot

d)

nervousness

40.

The mineral that helps prevent thyroid problems is:

a)

iodine

b)

zinc

c)

sodium

d)

phosphorus

41.

The mineral that helps support a healthy immune system is:

a)

zinc

b)

potassium

c)

fluorine

42.

The mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and strengthens bones is:

a)

fluoride

b)

zinc

c)

magnesium

43.

The mineral that helps control the fluid balance of the body but may cause hypertension if consumed in too large of amounts is:

a)

iron

b)

sodium

c)

zinc

44.

There are many vitamins and minerals needed to maintain a healthy body. What is the best way for a person to get all of the vitamins and minerals that are needed?

a)

Eat a variety of healthy foods.

b)

Drink a lot of water.

c)

Eat only vegetables.

d)

Exercise everyday.

45.

Below there is a list of some of the roles of vitamins and minerals in a healthy body:

  • Provides energy
  • Provides materials for the body to grow
  • Provides materials for survival


What is another role of vitamins and minerals that should be added?

a)

Vitamins and minerals are only found in water.

b)

Vitamins and minerals are miracle cures.

c)

Vitamins and minerals provide materials to repair the body.

d)

Both A and B