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Vitamin Knowledge Quiz

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many essential vitamins are there?

a)

14

b)

12

c)

13

d)

15

2.

What is the active form of vitamin A?

a)

Carotenoids

b)

Retinol

c)

Beta-carotene

d)

Rhodopsin

3.

What is the active form of vitamin D?

a)

Ergocalciferol

b)

Calcitriol

c)

Cholecalciferol

d)

25-hydroxyvitamin D

4.

What condition is characterized by severe dry eyes and is associated with vitamin A deficiency?

a)

Nyctalopia

b)

Xerophthalmia

c)

Rickets

d)

Osteomalacia

5.

The inactive form of vitamin A found in orange vegetables (e.g., carrots, sweet potatoes) is:

a)

Retinol

b)

Retinal

c)

Retinoic acid

d)

Carotenoid

6.

Which of the following is major carotenoid in carrots?

a)

Retinol

b)

beta-cryptoxanthin

c)

Alpha-carotene

d)

Beta-carotene

7.

Which type of ultraviolet radiation is needed to produce vitamin D in the skin?

a)

UVA

b)

UVC

c)

UVB

d)

UVD

8.

Which type of vitamin D is made in the skin and works better at raising vitamin D levels in the blood?

a)

Vitamin D2

b)

Vitamin D3

c)

Vitamin D1

d)

Vitamin D4

9.

What is the primary function of vitamin D in the body?

a)

Enhancing vision

b)

Keeping bones healthy

c)

Supporting immune function

d)

Promoting blood clotting

10.

What is a known effect of vitamin E in the body?

a)

Blood Clotting

b)

Blood Thinner

c)

Blood Formation

d)

Brain Functioning

11.

Which of the following roles does vitamin K play in the body?

a)

Kidney health

b)

Blood clotting

c)

Eye health

d)

Liver health

12.

What condition is caused by the deficiency of vitamin B1?

a)

Pellagra

b)

Beriberi

c)

Rickets

d)

Scurvy

13.

Which vitamin deficiency leads to the condition known as pellagra?

a)

Vitamin B1

b)

Vitamin B2

c)

Vitamin B3

d)

Vitamin B6

14.

What are the three main symptoms of pellagra?

a)

Fatigue, Weight Loss, and Muscle Weakness

b)

Dementia, Diarrhea, and Dermatitis

c)

Nausea, Vomiting, and Headaches

15.

Which vitamin is essential for red blood cell formation and brain function?

a)

Vitamin B6

b)

Vitamin B9

c)

Vitamin B12

d)

Vitamin C

16.

The only water-soluble vitamin that can be stored in the body is:

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Vitamin B1

c)

Vitamin B12

d)

Vitamin B9

17.

What is a potential side effect of taking an overdose of vitamin C?

a)

Constipation

b)

Diarrhea

c)

Headaches

d)

Dizziness