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WorksheetsVitamins and Minerals Homework
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
What term is used when extra iron is added to certain foods by food manufacturers?
fortifying
phytochemical
"tired blood"
goiter
Minerals are
inorganic
organic
Vitamins are
organic
inorganic
All of these vitamins are fat-soluble except -
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
Vitamin E
Vitamin B
The scurvy disorder occurs due to a lack of ____.
Vitamin B.
Vitamin C.
Iodine.
Iron.
Where can you get vitamin A from?
orange fruit and vegetables and from dark green vegetables
orange fruit and dark green vegetables and carbohydrates
dark green vegetables,fish and dairy products
meat,vegetables and fruit
What vitamins give you energy and help form the red blood cells that carry oxygen to your muscles?
A
D
B
C
Where can you get vitamin C from?
oranges,grapefruit,tomatoes,cabbage,broccoli,potatoes
oranges,tomatoes,broccoli,eggs,meat,potatoes
lemons,tomatoes,potatoes,cabbage,grapefruit,meat
milk,fish,oranges,potatoes,cabbage,broccoli
What vitamin is good for your skin and eyes?
B
D
A
E
What vitamin is good for your skin,fights infections and helps your body to absorb the iron that you need?
B
C
E
A
What vitamin is important for bones and teeth and helps your body to absorb calcium?
B
C
A
D
Where can you get vitamin E from?
fruit,vegetables,eggs,white fish,like cods and catfish,nuts,beans
fruit,bread,eggs,dark vegetables,sardines,tunas
dark green vegetables,fruit,fish,nuts,eggs,milk
bread,green vegetables,eggs,nuts,oily fish, like sardines and salmon.
What nutritional deficiency will develop if you don't get enough vitamin A?
Rickets
Scurvy
Night Blindness
What nutritional deficiency will develop if you don’t get enough vitamin B?
Beri-beri
Rickets
Scurvy
Night Blindness
What nutritional deficiency is shown in the picture?
Osteoporsis
Scurvy
Anemia
Rickets
What are the compounds found in food that help the body regulate many processes?
Fats
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Fiber
The mineral that helps regulate blood clotting, nerve activity and other body processes is:
calcium
phosphorus
magnesium
iron
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:
phosphorus
magnesium
copper
The mineral that helps control the fluid balance of the body, with a regular heart beat and other muscle functions is:
potassium
zinc
copper
The mineral that helps make hemoglobin and prevents anemia is:
fluoride
iodine
iron
If you have anemia, what symptoms would you experience? Select all that apply.
feeling tired
pale skin
feeling hot
nervousness
The mineral that helps prevent thyroid problems is:
iodine
zinc
sodium
phosphorus
The mineral that helps support a healthy immune system is:
zinc
potassium
fluorine
The mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and strengthens bones is:
fluoride
zinc
magnesium
The mineral that helps control the fluid balance of the body but may cause hypertension if consumed in too large of amounts is:
iron
sodium
zinc
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?
Eat a variety of healthy foods.
Drink a lot of water.
Eat only vegetables.
Exercise everyday.
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?
Vitamins and minerals are only found in water.
Vitamins and minerals are miracle cures.
Vitamins and minerals provide materials to repair the body.
Both A and B
