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WorksheetsCh 13 Micronutrients Test
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 6hrs 15mins
___________ are organic compounds needed in small amounts in the diet to help regulate body processes.
Vitamins
Minerals
Micronutrients
Probiotics
Which of the following vitamins will be stored in the liver and harmful if taken in excess?
Vitamin B12
Vitamin K
Vitamin C
Niacin
Ammon accidentally ate an extra vitamin C supplement, thinking the serving size was 2 when it was actually only 1 tablet. Should Ammon be concerned?
Yes, because taking too much vitamin C can damage his liver
No, because vitamin c is water soluble and nearly impossible to get toxic doses of it
Yes, because that’s not what it said on the bottle.
No, because serving sizes are just recommendations and guidelines, not to be followed strictly
Which of the following is NOT a fat soluble vitamin?
Thiamin
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
Which of the following vitamins can your body produce from the sunlight?
Impossible, only plants can synthesize nutrients from the sun
Vitamin C
Vitamin B12
Vitamin D
True/False: Minerals are all elements you can find on the periodic table, and in the earth.
True
False
Which of these minerals do you need less than 100mg/day?
Magnesium
Zinc
Calcium
Potassium
Which mineral do you need more than 100mg/day?
Sodium
Zinc
Copper
Iron
____________ is the process of restoring some nutrients removed from refined grain products during processing.
Enrichment
Fortification
Suppplementation
Bruh
_____________ is adding nutrients to food to correct a nutritional deficiency.
Enrichment
Fortification
Supplementation
Bruh
Vitamin D being added to milk is an example of ___________
Enrichment
Fortification
Supplementation
Calcification
True/False: If you take an iron supplement, you should drink some orange juice with it because the vitamin C present in the orange juice will allow your body to absorb more of the iron.
True
False
True/False: Heat, oxygen, and pigmentation can affect the nutrient stability of certain vitamins.
True
False
Ammon decides he’s going to start eating more vegetables, and has decided he’s going to start boiling some broccoli to get some vitamins and minerals in his diet. What sort of problems might Ammon run into with this idea?
Broccoli isn’t actually all that great for you, and he should select a different food.
Boiling the broccoli affects the nutrient content of the broccoli, and most of the micronutrients will be lost in the water.
Nothing is wrong with this, he will run into no issues.
He needs to make sure he never eats broccoli with fruit, or else he might become too awesome
Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that affect nutrient stability?
Heat
Oxygen
Pigmentation
Water Activity Level
The term that describes how likely the body is to absorb nutrients is known as ________
Solubility
Bioavailability
Malleability
Absorbance Factor
Which of these is NOT a factor affecting a food’s nutrient content?
Water Activity Level
Heat
Amount of Fat
Oxygen
According to notes, iron absorption is inhibited by ______ and _______
Soda and Fat
Orange juice and apple juice
Butter and lard
Tea and coffee
Ammon was prescribed an iron supplement by his doctor. Which beverage should he NOT drink with his iron supplement?
Orange Juice (high vitamin C)
Milk (high calcium)
Water
Any of the above would be fine
According to notes, which mineral plays a critical role in maintaining heartbeat?
Potassium
Chromium
Selenium
Zinc
True/False: Steamed vegetables will have more nutrients than boiled vegetables.
True
False
Which of these methods will NOT help preserve vitamins and minerals at home?
Choose stainless steel, glass, and aluminum cookware for foods that are easily oxidized
Choose steaming over boiling and use the cooking water in soups, gravies, or sauces
Soak fresh foods rather than rinsing them
All of the above are ways to preserve vitamins and nutrients at home
Which vitamin helps absorb iron and calcium, and is an antioxidant?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B12
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
This vitamin helps with blood clotting and is found in dark leafy greens
Vitamin A
Vitamin B12
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin that aids in healthy skin, night vision, and immune system function?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B12
Vitamin C
Vitamin K
