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WorksheetsKS3 Vitamins & Minerals
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 17mins
Which of these are fat soluble vitamins?
A,B,C
A,D,E
B,K,C
A,C,D
Which of these are water soluble vitamins?
B,A
A,D
B,C
A,K
Where do you get your minerals from?
meat and fish
eggs and milk
fruit and vegetables
bread and pasta
What vitamin is good for your skin and eyes?
B
D
A
E
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 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
Which mineral helps form strong bones & teeth and helps the nerves work properly. It is found in milk, fish, eggs, meat and vegetables.
D
Phosphorous
Magnesium
B
Which fat soluble vitamin helps blood clot and is found in liver, brussel sprouts, green tea and broccoli?
Iron
K
B Complex
Magnesium
D
Which water soluble vitamin keeps skin smooth, firm and helps it heal. Sources of the vitamin include oranges, broccoli, peppers, lemons and limes.
D
B complex
Potassium
K
C
Fat soluble vitamins, like A and E, can be toxic/harmful in higher than recommended amounts.
True
False
Which of the following is the BEST way to get the vitamins and minerals you need?
Take a multivitamin and don't worry about what you eat
Eat a variety of foods from every food group
Only eat food that comes from plants
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.
E
A
C
Iron
Which mineral is in milk, yogurt, eggs, fish & leafy greens? It helps form strong bones & teeth plus helps with blood clotting and muscle contraction.
Calcium
D
K
Potassium
Vitamin C deficiency in children causes rickets, a disease in which the bones are weak and deformed.
True
False
Vitamins and minerals are needed in the body in small amounts. They are collectively known as…
Macronutrients
Micronutrients
Nutrients
Micronutrients are needed in large amounts.
True
False
Which vitamin can be obtained from sunlight?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamins B and C are considered to be water soluble.
True
False
A lack of a specific nutrient, vitamin or mineral is known as a...
Scurvy
Deficiency
Rickets
Diabetes
Which mineral builds strong bones?
Collagen
Vitamin C
Calcium
Chromium
B and C vitamins are examples of...
Water soluble vitamins
Fat soluble vitamins
Vitamins A,D, E and K are classified as the...
Water soluble vitamins
Fat soluble vitamins
This nutrient helps muscles and nerves work and helps regulate blood pressure.
Iron
Calcium
Potassium
Sodium
This MINERAL is essential for making haemoglobin in red blood cells. A deficiency can lead to anaemia; it is commonly found in red meat.
Iron
Iodine
Copper
Zinc
What nutritional deficiency is shown in the picture?
Osteoporosis
Scurvy
Anemia
Rickets
Place the food sources with the correct vitamin
