WorksheetsVitamins and Minerals
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What role do vitamins play in the body?
Vitamins work with ______ to help chemical reactions take place in the body cells.
enzymes
proteins
hormones
lipids
True or False: Your body can produce energy without vitamins.
True
False
Fill in the blank: _______ is rich in healthy fats.
Avocado
Apple
Carrot
Broccoli
Which of the following foods is high in Vitamin A?
Sweet Potato
Kiwi
Pomegranate
Lemon
Water-soluble vitamins are known for their ability to:
Be stored in the body for long periods
Dissolve in water and be excreted easily
Provide energy directly
Build muscle mass
What is the name of Vitamin B1?
Thiamine
Riboflavin
Niacin
Pantothenic Acid
What is the name of Vitamin B7?
Biotin
Thiamine
Riboflavin
Niacin
What is the name of Vitamin B12?
Cobalamin
Thiamine
Riboflavin
Niacin
What is the name of Vitamin C?
Ascorbic Acid
Citric Acid
Folic Acid
Acetic Acid
Vitamin C helps the body by:
Boosting the immune system
Improving digestion
Enhancing vision
Strengthening bones
How was Thiamin deficiency first noticed in the disease beriberi?
Through the observation of neurological symptoms in affected individuals
By identifying a lack of vitamin B1 in the diet
By linking it to the consumption of polished rice
Through the discovery of a specific bacterium causing the disease
What disease can be caused by a lack of Niacin?
In the early 1900s, which diet was associated with the spread of pellagra in parts of the US?
The diet associated with the spread of pellagra in parts of the US in the early 1900s was primarily a corn-based diet.
The diet associated with the spread of pellagra in parts of the US in the early 1900s was primarily a wheat-based diet.
The diet associated with the spread of pellagra in parts of the US in the early 1900s was primarily a rice-based diet.
The diet associated with the spread of pellagra in parts of the US in the early 1900s was primarily a potato-based diet.
Why is vitamin A deficiency a serious problem in developing countries?
It can lead to severe visual impairment and blindness.
It causes excessive weight gain and obesity.
It results in increased energy levels and hyperactivity.
It leads to improved immune function and disease resistance.
