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WorksheetsVitamins and Nutrition
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 23mins
What are vitamins?
High-calorie nutrients needed in large amounts
Inorganic compounds that the body can produce
Calorie-free molecules that are essential and organic
Substances that increase cellular breakdown
Which of the following is a role of vitamins in the body?
They provide a direct source of energy for daily activities
They assist the body in metabolic processes
They are the primary source of body mass
They are needed in large amounts for growth and development
Vitamins are classified based on their solubility as either:
Acid or base soluble
Protein or carbohydrate soluble
Fat or water soluble
Mineral or fiber soluble
What is the purpose of having a set Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamins?
To limit the maximum consumption of vitamins
To indicate the minimum amount of vitamins needed to prevent weight gain
To provide a guideline for the optimal amount of vitamins to prevent deficiency/disease
To standardize vitamin production by pharmaceutical companies
What is the alpha/numeric name for Vitamin B3?
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Niacin
Pantothenic Acid
Which vitamin is known as Ascorbic Acid?
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B12 is also known as:
Pyridoxine
Folate
Cobalamin
Biotin
What does Vitamin E stand for in the alpha/numeric naming system?
Retinols
Calciferol
Tocopherol
Coagulation
Vitamin K is associated with which of the following functions?
Vision
Coagulation
Antioxidant
Skin Health
Which vitamins are classified as water soluble?
A, D, E, K
B complex & vitamin C
C, D, E, K
A, B complex, C, D
Why is daily intake of water soluble vitamins necessary?
They are stored in body fat
They are destroyed by cooking
They are not stored by the body
They can cause toxicity
Which factors can alter the absorption of vitamins?
Exercise and hydration
The RDA
Aging, medications, and disease
Climate and weather conditions
Which vitamin is considered the most toxic fat-soluble vitamin?
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Which vitamins are mentioned as the most toxic water-soluble vitamins?
Vitamin B-1 and B-2
Vitamin B-3 and B-6
Vitamin B-9 and B-12
Vitamin C and B-1
How do B complex vitamins typically work in the body?
Independently of each other
Only in the presence of vitamin C
As a group
Only with mega doses
Which precursor molecule is used by the body to make niacin (B-3)?
Cholesterol in skin & sun
Carotene
Tryptophan
Normal bacteria in colon
What does the body require in addition to cholesterol to synthesize vitamin D?
Sunlight
Carotene
Tryptophan
Normal bacteria in colon
Which vitamin is synthesized from carotene?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B-3
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
This vitamin is critical for collagen development
(a)
What are the vitamins produced with the help of normal bacteria in the colon?
Niacin (B-3), biotin, & pantothenic acid
Vitamin A, D, & K
Vitamin K, biotin, & pantothenic acid
Vitamin B-3, A, & D
What role does Co-Q 10 play in the body?
A) It helps in digestion
B) It plays a role in cellular energy production
C) It is primarily involved in muscle contraction
D) It aids in bone formation
Who may benefit from taking Co-Q 10 supplements?
A) Persons with heart failure and recovering from heart surgery
B) Individuals with perfect health
C) People with a common cold
D) Athletes for muscle building
What is fortification in the context of food processing?
The process of cooking food at high temperatures
The removal of vitamins and minerals during food processing
The addition of vitamins and minerals to food that were not originally present
The preservation of vitamin properties during cooking
What does enrichment refer to in food processing?
Enhancing the flavor of food without adding nutrients
Adding vitamins and minerals to food to replace those lost during processing
The process of removing all nutrients from food
The method of cooking food using the least amount of light and oxygen
Which cooking methods are suggested to best preserve vitamin properties?
Boiling and Crock-Pot
Stir fry and microwave
Deep frying and grilling
Baking and steaming
What can destroy water-soluble vitamins in food?
Freezing and thawing repeatedly
High temperatures, light, and oxygen
Enrichment and fortification processes
Stir frying and microwaving
Which vitamin may cause fissures, cheilitis, glossitis, atrophied papillae?
(a)
Beriberi is caused by a deficiency of
(a)
What is recommended to avoid when choosing canned foods?
High fiber content
Organic labels
Added salt/sugar
What plays a role in nutrient density according to the tips for choosing produce?
Cooking method
Soil & growing environments
Packaging material
Brand of the product
Neural tube defects of fetus; spina bifida is caused by a deficiency
(a)
A cofactor for the synthesis of prothrombin, required for clotting is vitamin
(a)
Which of the following is a deficiency disease associated with Niacin B3?
Scurvy
Pellagra
Beriberi
Rickets
What is the function of Pyroxidine B6?
Muscle growth
Coenzyme in 100 reactions
Blood sugar regulation
Vitamin C synthesis
Which of the following is a deficiency symptom of Pyroxidine B6?
Scurvy
Microcytic anemia
Rickets
Hypercalcemia
Xerostomia is a cause from vitamin (a) deficiency.
What vitamin deficiency is associated with microcytic anemia?
Pyridoxine
Calciferol
Cobalamin
Niacin
What vitamin deficiency is associated with pernicious anemia?
Cobalamin
Coagulations
Calciferol
Retinol
Which vitamin is associated with blood clotting?
Calciferol
Retinol
Coagulations
Niacin
Which vitamin is likely to be deficient in vegan patients with Celiac disease?
Cobalamin
Calciferol
Riboflavin
Thaimin
