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Quiz 4 (Vitamins and Minerals)

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about riboflavin?

a)

Nutritional yeast is a good source of riboflavin.

b)

Milk is a good source of riboflavin.

c)

Riboflavin is sensitive to ultraviolet light.

d)

Riboflavin is destroyed by cooking.

2.

Fat-soluble vitamins differ from water-soluble vitamins in that:

a)

They require bile for digestion and absorption.

b)

They travel through the lymphatic system.

c)

Excesses are stored in the liver and adipose tissues.

d)

They are not readily excreted. This increases the risk of toxicity.

3.

Which of the following is water soluble vitamin?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin E

4.

Which of the following are fat-soluble vitamins?

i- vitamin A

ii- vitamin B

iii- vitamin C

iv- vitamin D

a)

i and ii

b)

i and iii

c)

ii and iii

d)

i and iv

5.

Which of the following best describe fortification?

a)

a term used generally to describe the addition of nutrients to foods, such as the addition of vit D to milk.

b)

the addition of specific nutrients to a food to restore those lost in processing to a level equal to or higher than originally present.

c)

a general term that refers to how well a nutrient can be absorbed and used by the body

6.

a general term that refers to how well a nutrient can be absorbed and used by the body

Which of the following term closely related to the above statement?

a)

Fortification

b)

Enrichment

c)

Bioavailability

7.

Excessive intake of _______ could lead to hypercarotenemia

a)

Vitamin B

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Vitamin D

8.

________ could be generated via exposure to sunlight.

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin D

9.

Which of the following diseases related to insufficiency of Vitamin D?

a)

Rickets

b)

anemia

c)

hypertension

d)

hypercarotenemia

10.

Which of the following is important for blood clotting?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin K

11.

What is the best way to keep as many water-soluble vitamins as possible when cooking foods?

a)

Steaming or grilling

b)

Baking

c)

Boiling

d)

Frying

12.

What is the main function of essential minerals in the body?

a)

Controlling body fluids

b)

Source of energy

c)

Turning food into energy

d)

Building bones and teeth

13.

Which of the following are vital functions calcium?

i. Nerve transmission

ii. Muscle contraction

iii. Blood pressure regulation

iv. Release of hormones

a)

i, ii and iii

b)

ii, iii and iv

c)

i, iii and iv

d)

i, ii, iii and iv

14.

All of the following are major mineral, EXCEPT?

a)

magnesium

b)

calcium

c)

iron

d)

phosphorus

15.

Which vitamin helps in the production of red blood cells and supplies oxygen to cells?

a)

iron

b)

protein

c)

copper

d)

calcium

16.

Which of the following are factors can lead to loss of bone density or osteoporosis?

a)

chronic calcium deficiency

b)

Drinking lots of milk

c)

Eating yogurt

d)

Lack of physical activity

17.

A goiter is typically found with which mineral deficiency?

a)

Fluoride

b)

Chloride

c)

Iodine

d)

Calcium

18.

What role does potassium play in muscle function?

a)

Helps with muscle contractions

b)

Prevents muscle growth

c)

Inhibits muscle contractions

d)

Reduces muscle flexibility

19.

Which type of vitamins can be stored in the liver and fatty tissues for future use?

a)

Fat-soluble vitamins

b)

Water-soluble vitamins

c)

Trace elements

d)

Minerals

20.

What is the primary role of vitamins in the body?

a)

Providing calories for energy

b)

Assisting in energy metabolism

c)

Building muscle mass

d)

Storing energy in fat

21.

Which vitamin helps prevent neural tube defects?

a)

Vitamin B1

b)

Vitamin B9

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin B6

22.

Thiamin deficiency leads to which disease?

a)

Pellagra

b)

Beriberi

c)

Scurvy

d)

Rickets

23.

What is the main function of Vitamin B12?

a)

Collagen synthesis

b)

Energy production

c)

Maintenance of the myelin sheath

d)

Antioxidant activity

24.

Which mineral is primarily stored in bones?

a)

Iron

b)

Magnesium

c)

Fluoride

d)

Zinc

25.

What symptom is associated with Vitamin A deficiency?

a)

Night blindness

b)

Scurvy

c)

Pellagra

d)

Anemia

26.

Which mineral helps in the formation of hemoglobin?

a)

Zinc

b)

Selenium

c)

Iron

d)

Calcium

27.

What condition is caused by Vitamin D deficiency in children?

a)

Osteomalacia

b)

Scurvy

c)

Rickets

d)

Pellagra

28.

Which vitamin enhances iron absorption?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin E

29.

Which of the following is a trace mineral?

a)

Calcium

b)

Selenium

c)

Sodium

d)

Phosphorus

30.

What is the main dietary source of Vitamin E?

a)

Fruits and vegetables

b)

Dairy products

c)

Vegetable oils and nuts

d)

Whole grains

31.

What is the role of potassium in the body?

a)

Bone formation

b)

Nerve impulse transmission

c)

Fluid and electrolyte balance

d)

Blood clotting

32.

Which vitamin protects tissues from oxidative stress?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B1

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin K

33.

What is the main function of Vitamin K?

a)

Energy metabolism

b)

Blood clotting

c)

Immune system enhancement

d)

Antioxidant activity

34.

Which symptom is associated with niacin deficiency?

a)

Dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia

b)

Muscle weakness and cramps

c)

Fatigue and nausea

d)

Scurvy symptoms

35.

Which mineral plays a critical role in nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction?

a)

Sodium

b)

Calcium

c)

Potassium

d)

Magnesium

36.

What is the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of Vitamin C for women?

a)

90 mg/day

b)

75 mg/day

c)

100 mg/day

d)

50 mg/day

37.

Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of collagen?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B6

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin D

38.

Which mineral is critical for maintaining acid-base balance in the body?

a)

Magnesium

b)

Sodium

c)

Zinc

d)

Phosphorus

39.

What is the primary role of Vitamin D in the body?

a)

Protecting against free radical damage

b)

Calcium and phosphorus absorption

c)

Maintaining epithelial tissues

d)

Blood clotting

40.

Which trace mineral is crucial for thyroid hormone production?

a)

Iron

b)

Iodine

c)

Zinc

d)

Selenium