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WorksheetsVitamins and Minerals
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the deficiency disease for calcium called?
a)
Anemia
b)
Rickets
c)
Osteoporosis
d)
Scurvy
2.
Which is NOT a fat-soluble vitamin?
a)
Vitamin C
b)
Vitamin A
c)
Vitamin E
d)
Vitamin D
3.
What food contains iron?
a)
Bananas
b)
Spinach
c)
Apples
d)
Celery
4.
What food contain calcium?
a)
Oranges
b)
Yogurt
c)
Chicken
d)
Iceberg lettuce
5.
Anemia is caused by a lack of what mineral?
a)
Folate
b)
Iron
c)
Calcium
d)
Sodium
6.
Vitamin D can be obtained from _______________.
a)
Carrots
b)
Wholegrain food
c)
Cereal
d)
Sunlight
7.
________ is needed to form and maintain healthy skin and for growth and development of our body.
a)
Vitamin D
b)
Vitamin A
c)
Vitamin K
d)
Vitamin E
8.
Is it possible for two meals that contain the same number of calories to have different amounts of energy?
a)
Yes
b)
No
9.
Lack of Vitamin D can lead to __________, the softening and weakening of bones, leading to bowing of legs.
a)
Osteoporosis
b)
Pellagra
c)
Spinal Bifida
d)
Rickets
10.
_______ and calcium are needed for normal blood clotting.
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin D
c)
Vitamin E
d)
Vitamin K
11.
___________ is needed to heal cuts and wounds and to absorb iron from dark green vegetables.
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin B-group
c)
Vitamin C
d)
Vitamin D
12.
_________ is needed for the absorption of calcium, which is needed to form strong bones and teeth.
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin B
c)
Vitamin C
d)
Vitamin D
13.
Beta-carotene and retinol are two types of vitamin ______.
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin B
c)
Vitamin C
d)
Vitamin D
14.
This type of fat is usually solid at room temperature.
a)
trans
b)
unsaturated
c)
saturated
15.
Which vitamin can be obtained from sunlight?
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin B
c)
Vitamin C
d)
Vitamin D
16.
When our body is low in or missing an essential nutrient this is called a
a)
deficiency
b)
devise
c)
without
d)
deficit
17.
Vitamins B and C are considered to be water soluble.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
Helps prevent damage to the brain and spinal cord of unborn babies.
a)
Niacin
b)
Phosphorus
c)
Iodine
d)
Folate
19.
The three classes of nutrients that supply our body with energy are
a)
Glucose, Sucrose, Lactose
b)
Fat, proteins, carbohydrates
c)
Vitamins, minerals, fiber
d)
Protein, water, carbohydrates
20.
Which of the following nutrients is NOT used by the body for energy?
a)
Fat
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Vitamins
d)
Proteins
21.
This helps your bones and teeth
a)
Vitamin D
b)
protein
c)
calcium
d)
Vitamin C
22.
This helps your immune system, and the ability to heal
a)
Vitamin D
b)
protein
c)
calcium
d)
Vitamin C
23.
fats helps your brain and nervous system develop?
a)
true
b)
false
24.
All the vitamins we need are within our bodies?
a)
true
b)
false
25.
What is the main reason for eating a wide variety of foods?
a)
to learn the food label
b)
to provide all the nutrients you need
c)
to keep from getting bored with your diet
d)
to help improve physical fitness
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