WorksheetsQuiz 4 (Vitamins and Minerals)
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 21mins
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about riboflavin?
Nutritional yeast is a good source of riboflavin.
Milk is a good source of riboflavin.
Riboflavin is sensitive to ultraviolet light.
Riboflavin is destroyed by cooking.
Fat-soluble vitamins differ from water-soluble vitamins in that:
They require bile for digestion and absorption.
They travel through the lymphatic system.
Excesses are stored in the liver and adipose tissues.
They are not readily excreted. This increases the risk of toxicity.
Which of the following is water soluble vitamin?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Which of the following are fat-soluble vitamins?
i- vitamin A
ii- vitamin B
iii- vitamin C
iv- vitamin D
i and ii
i and iii
ii and iii
i and iv
Which of the following best describe fortification?
a term used generally to describe the addition of nutrients to foods, such as the addition of vit D to milk.
the addition of specific nutrients to a food to restore those lost in processing to a level equal to or higher than originally present.
a general term that refers to how well a nutrient can be absorbed and used by the body
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?
Fortification
Enrichment
Bioavailability
Excessive intake of _______ could lead to hypercarotenemia
Vitamin B
Vitamin D
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
________ could be generated via exposure to sunlight.
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Which of the following diseases related to insufficiency of Vitamin D?
Rickets
anemia
hypertension
hypercarotenemia
Which of the following is important for blood clotting?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
What is the best way to keep as many water-soluble vitamins as possible when cooking foods?
Steaming or grilling
Baking
Boiling
Frying
What is the main function of essential minerals in the body?
Controlling body fluids
Source of energy
Turning food into energy
Building bones and teeth
Which of the following are vital functions calcium?
i. Nerve transmission
ii. Muscle contraction
iii. Blood pressure regulation
iv. Release of hormones
i, ii and iii
ii, iii and iv
i, iii and iv
i, ii, iii and iv
All of the following are major mineral, EXCEPT?
magnesium
calcium
iron
phosphorus
Which vitamin helps in the production of red blood cells and supplies oxygen to cells?
iron
protein
copper
calcium
Which of the following are factors can lead to loss of bone density or osteoporosis?
chronic calcium deficiency
Drinking lots of milk
Eating yogurt
Lack of physical activity
A goiter is typically found with which mineral deficiency?
Fluoride
Chloride
Iodine
Calcium
What role does potassium play in muscle function?
Helps with muscle contractions
Prevents muscle growth
Inhibits muscle contractions
Reduces muscle flexibility
Which type of vitamins can be stored in the liver and fatty tissues for future use?
Fat-soluble vitamins
Water-soluble vitamins
Trace elements
Minerals
What is the primary role of vitamins in the body?
Providing calories for energy
Assisting in energy metabolism
Building muscle mass
Storing energy in fat
Which vitamin helps prevent neural tube defects?
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B9
Vitamin C
Vitamin B6
Thiamin deficiency leads to which disease?
Pellagra
Beriberi
Scurvy
Rickets
What is the main function of Vitamin B12?
Collagen synthesis
Energy production
Maintenance of the myelin sheath
Antioxidant activity
Which mineral is primarily stored in bones?
Iron
Magnesium
Fluoride
Zinc
What symptom is associated with Vitamin A deficiency?
Night blindness
Scurvy
Pellagra
Anemia
Which mineral helps in the formation of hemoglobin?
Zinc
Selenium
Iron
Calcium
What condition is caused by Vitamin D deficiency in children?
Osteomalacia
Scurvy
Rickets
Pellagra
Which vitamin enhances iron absorption?
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Which of the following is a trace mineral?
Calcium
Selenium
Sodium
Phosphorus
What is the main dietary source of Vitamin E?
Fruits and vegetables
Dairy products
Vegetable oils and nuts
Whole grains
What is the role of potassium in the body?
Bone formation
Nerve impulse transmission
Fluid and electrolyte balance
Blood clotting
Which vitamin protects tissues from oxidative stress?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B1
Vitamin C
Vitamin K
What is the main function of Vitamin K?
Energy metabolism
Blood clotting
Immune system enhancement
Antioxidant activity
Which symptom is associated with niacin deficiency?
Dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia
Muscle weakness and cramps
Fatigue and nausea
Scurvy symptoms
Which mineral plays a critical role in nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction?
Sodium
Calcium
Potassium
Magnesium
What is the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of Vitamin C for women?
90 mg/day
75 mg/day
100 mg/day
50 mg/day
Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of collagen?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B6
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Which mineral is critical for maintaining acid-base balance in the body?
Magnesium
Sodium
Zinc
Phosphorus
What is the primary role of Vitamin D in the body?
Protecting against free radical damage
Calcium and phosphorus absorption
Maintaining epithelial tissues
Blood clotting
Which trace mineral is crucial for thyroid hormone production?
Iron
Iodine
Zinc
Selenium
