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Sources of Nutrients

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which fat-soluble vitamin is essential for synthesis of blood clotting proteins, synthesized in the intestinal tract by bacteria?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin K

2.

A 22 year old patient presents to the ER with a large goiter. Which mineral is this patient deficient in?

a)

Iodine

b)

Iron

c)

Calcium

d)

Sodium

3.

What are the water soluble vitamins

a)

A, K, D, E

b)

C, B

c)

Calcium

Magnesium

Fiber

d)

Potassium, Phosporous, Sodium

4.
The three classes of nutrients that supply our body with energy are
a)
Glucose, Sucrose, Lactose
b)
Fat, proteins, carbohydrates
c)
Vitamins, minerals, fiber
d)
Protein, water, carbohydrates
5.

Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs are called (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Fat
Minerals
Vitamins
Protein
6.
Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium 
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
7.

Match the following conditions with their corresponding vitamin deficiencies.

a)

scurvy

1.

Vitamin C deficiency

b)

Rickets

2.

Vitamin D deficiency

c)

Osteoporosis

3.

Calcium deficiency

d)

Anemia

4.

Iron deficiency

8.

What are the three macronutrients?

a)

Protein, Carbohydrates, & Fats

b)

Protein, Carbohydrates, & Dairy

c)

Carbohydrates, Fruits, & Vegetables

d)

Protein, Carbohydrates, & Vegetables

9.

What are two foods that Jews who follow their dietary laws DO NOT mix?

a)

Meat and Dairy

b)

Sweet and Savory

c)

Pigs and Cows

d)

Fats and Carbs

10.

Which food should you incorporate into a meal for a vegan patient with severe burns?

a)

Beans

b)

Tuna salad

c)

Yogurt

d)

Fresh bananas and raw carrots

11.

The CORRECT temperature to store eggs is (a)  

Choose from the below words
Freezer at 0°F (-18°C)
Microwave at high power
Room temperature
Refrigerator at or below 40°F (4°C)
12.

Explain the difference between food allergy and intolerance.

a)

Food allergy and intolerance have the same symptoms and reactions.

b)

Food allergy and intolerance both involve the immune system.

c)

Food allergy is caused by bacteria, while food intolerance is caused by viruses.

d)

Food allergy is a consistent immune system response to a specific food, while food intolerance is not consistent and does not involve the immune system.

13.

Match the following minerals with their essential functions in the body.

a)

Calcium

1.

Bone health and strength

b)

Iron

2.

Oxygen transport in the blood

c)

Iodine

3.

Helps regulate metabolism

d)

Magnesium

4.

Muscle and nerve function

14.

What is the ideal temperature range for storing perishable foods in a refrigerator?

a)

0-5°C (32-41°F)

b)

10-15°C (50-59°F)

c)

20-25°C (68-77°F)

d)

30-35°C (86-95°F)

15.

Which dietary restriction is important for patients taking phenelzine?

a)

Avoiding high-fat foods

b)

Avoiding high-sugar foods

c)

Avoiding foods high in tyramine

d)

Avoiding high-protein foods