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Vitamins and Minerals Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

____________________ are the essential nutrients your body needs in large amounts for energy and bodily functions. They include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats

a)
Fiber
b)
Vitamins
c)
Macronutrients
d)
Minerals
2.

______ vitamins are easily absorbed by the body, which means you won't store large amounts of it.

a)
Water Soluble
b)

Fat Soluble

3.

Which of the following vitamins is water-soluble and needs to be consumed daily?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin K

4.

Which of the following shows the number of essential vitamins needed for the body?

a)

13

b)

9

c)

4

d)

17

5.

What are vitamins classified as?

a)

Inorganic substances

b)

Organic substances

c)

Trace minerals

d)

Macronutrients

6.

How are vitamins divided based on their solubility?

a)

Into carbohydrates and proteins

b)

Into fats and calories

c)

Into fat soluble and water soluble

d)

Into macronutrients and micronutrients

7.

True or False: Vitamin and mineral supplements --- even those with 100% of the recommended dietary allowances for vitamins and minerals --- cannot provide all the other nutrients that the body gets from a well balanced diet?

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Which mineral is involved in hundreds of biochemical reactions and helps reduce migraines and muscle cramps?

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Magnesium

d)

Zinc

9.

All the following are types of vitamins EXCEPT:

a)

Vitamin G

b)

Vitamin A

c)

Vitamin K

d)

Vitamin D

10.

True or False: The kidneys are responsible to remove any excess fat-soluble vitamins that aren't needed?

a)

True

b)

False

11.

True or False: Trace minerals can total less than a teaspoon?

a)

True

b)

False

12.

True or False: Major minerals are present in the body in amounts greater than a teaspoon?

a)

True

b)

False

13.

What are the water-soluble vitamins?

a)

A, K, B, D

b)

A, C, B, E

c)

B and C

14.

What foods are the best source of Vitamin C?

a)

Green leafy vegetables

b)

Nuts and Seeds

c)

All fruits and vegetables

15.

Which vitamin is essential for boosting mood and improving symptoms of depression?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B12

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin D

16.

True or False: Too much vitamin supplementation causes acidosis?

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Which of the following is NOT a fat-soluble vitamin?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin K

18.

What is the primary function of Vitamin C in the body?

a)

Strengthens bones

b)

Strengthens blood vessels and gives skin elasticity

c)

Improves vision

d)

Aids in digestion

19.

There are _____ types of fat-soluble vitamins?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

2

d)

3

20.

Which mineral is needed in larger amounts compared to others?

a)

Iron

b)

Calcium

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Vitamin D