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Chapter 8 Test: Vitamins and Minerals

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Lack of this mineral can cause tooth decay and weak bones.

a)

Zinc

b)

Iodine

c)

Fluroide

d)

Calcium

2.

Goiter or mental retardation in infants is caused by lack of this mineral.

a)

Zinc

b)

Iodine

c)

Magnesium

d)

Selenium

3.

Lack of this mineral can cause osteoporosis.

a)

Calcium

b)

Zinc

c)

Electrolyte minerals

d)

Iron

4.

What vitamin helps blood clot so wounds stop bleeding.

a)

A

b)

C

c)

D

d)

K

5.

Contributes to a healthy nervous system and mucous membrane.

a)

B1

b)

B2

c)

B3

d)

B5

6.

Helps prevent birth defects in the brain and spinal cord.

a)

B5

b)

B6

c)

B9

d)

B12

7.

This vitamin promotes good vision and supports reproduction and growth

a)

A

b)

C

c)

D

d)

E

8.

Works with calcium and phosphorus to ensure the body grows properly and can be manufactured when the sunlight touches the skin.

a)

A

b)

C

c)

D

d)

E

9.

Used to make genetic material and works with Folate.

a)

B5

b)

B6

c)

B9

d)

B12

10.

Contributes to body growth and red blood cell production.

a)

B1

b)

B2

c)

B3

d)

B5

11.

This vitamin helps produce energy from carbohydrates alone while helping with muscle coordination.

a)

B1

b)

B2

c)

B3

d)

B5

12.

This vitamin helps produce energy from all sources, helps produce cholesterol, and can be manufactured by the intestines.

a)

B1

b)

B2

c)

B3

d)

B5

13.

Helps maintain healthy capillaries, bones, skin and teeth and is necessary for an enzyme that forms collagen, and helps heal wounds and fight infections

a)

A

b)

B2

c)

C

d)

D

14.

Powerful antioxidant that reduces the risk of heart disease and some types of cancer.

a)

C

b)

D

c)

E

d)

K

15.

This antioxidant helps maintain muscles, red blood cells, hair and nails while protecting against certain cancers.

a)

Iron

b)

Iodine

c)

Selenium

d)

Potassium

16.

This mineral helps maintain a steady heart beat while helping the nerve and muscle actions of the body. Helps maintain normal blood pressure.

a)

Iron

b)

Iodine

c)

Selenium

d)

Potassium

17.

This mineral is essential for making hemoglobin.

a)

Iron

b)

Iodine

c)

Selenium

d)

Potassium

18.

This mineral helps to build bones, make proteins and regulate body temperature. Contributes to proper heart function.

a)

Sodium

b)

Phosphorus

c)

Chloride

d)

Magnesium

19.

This mineral works with calcium to build strong bones and teeth. Helps release energy from all forms while helping to build cells/tissues.

a)

Sodium

b)

Phosphorus

c)

Chloride

d)

Magnesium

20.

This vitamin helps to stabilizes level of sugar in the blood.

a)

Biotin

b)

D

c)

E

d)

K

21.

B1 is also know as

a)

Thiamine

b)

Folate

c)

Niacin

d)

Pantothenic Acid

e)

Pyridoxine

22.

B2 is also know as

a)

Riboflavin

b)

Folate

c)

Niacin

d)

Pantothenic Acid

e)

Pyridoxine

23.

B3 is also know as

a)

Ascorbic Acid

b)

Folate

c)

Niacin

d)

Pantothenic Acid

e)

Pyridoxine

24.

B3 is also know as

a)

Pantothenic Acid

b)

Pyridoxine

c)

Niacin

d)

Riboflavin

e)

Thiamine

25.

B6 is also know as

a)

Pantothenic Acid

b)

Pyridoxine

c)

Niacin

d)

Riboflavin

e)

Thiamine

26.

B9 is also know as

a)

Pantothenic Acid

b)

Folate

c)

Ascorbic Acid

d)

Riboflavin

e)

Thiamine

27.

Vitamin C is also know as

a)

Pantothenic Acid

b)

Folate

c)

Ascorbic Acid

d)

Riboflavin

e)

Thiamine