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Quiz on Food Pairings for Nutrient Absorption

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What helps boost the absorption of plant-based iron found in spinach?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Calcium

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin D

2.

Which antioxidant is found in tomatoes?

a)

Beta-carotene

b)

Resveratrol

c)

Lycopene

d)

Flavonoids

3.

What should be paired with turmeric to increase its bioavailability?

a)

Salt

b)

Black pepper

c)

Ginger

d)

Cinnamon

4.

Which vitamin helps increase the absorption of calcium?

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Vitamin B12

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin E

5.

What is an example of a complete protein source?

a)

Rice and beans

b)

Peanut butter and jelly

c)

Hummus and whole-wheat crackers

d)

Quinoa and corn

6.

What is a benefit of pairing beans with rice?

a)

Reduces fiber intake

b)

Increases sugar content

c)

Decreases protein absorption

d)

Prevents blood-sugar spikes

7.

Which vitamins are fat-soluble?

a)

Vitamin C and E

b)

Vitamin B and C

c)

Vitamin A, D, E, and K

d)

Vitamin D and B12

8.

What is a good source of unsaturated fat to pair with fat-soluble vitamins?

a)

Butter

b)

Coconut oil

c)

Olive oil

d)

Lard

9.

Which food pairing helps with the absorption of non-heme iron?

a)

Tomatoes and basil

b)

Carrots and honey

c)

Spinach and lemon juice

d)

Broccoli and cheese

10.

What is a benefit of cooking tomatoes with olive oil?

a)

Increases vitamin C content

b)

Enhances lycopene absorption

c)

Reduces acidity

d)

Decreases calorie count

11.

Which food combination is an example of complementary proteins?

a)

Chicken and broccoli

b)

Rice and black beans

c)

Eggs and bacon

d)

Fish and chips

12.

What is the role of vitamin D in calcium absorption?

a)

It converts calcium to iron

b)

It increases calcium absorption

c)

It has no effect on calcium

d)

It decreases calcium absorption

13.

Which vitamin is found in leafy green vegetables and is fat-soluble?

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Vitamin K

c)

Vitamin B12

d)

Vitamin B6

14.

What is a benefit of combining turmeric with black pepper?

a)

Reduces bitterness

b)

Enhances color

c)

Increases sweetness

d)

Improves bioavailability

15.

Which of the following is a source of vitamin D?

a)

Salmon

b)

Carrots

c)

Apples

d)

Spinach