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WorksheetsVitamins and Minerals Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 9mins
____________________ are the essential nutrients your body needs in large amounts for energy and bodily functions. They include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
______ vitamins are easily absorbed by the body, which means you won't store large amounts of it.
Fat Soluble
Which of the following vitamins is water-soluble and needs to be consumed daily?
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Vitamin K
Which of the following shows the number of essential vitamins needed for the body?
13
9
4
17
What are vitamins classified as?
Inorganic substances
Organic substances
Trace minerals
Macronutrients
How are vitamins divided based on their solubility?
Into carbohydrates and proteins
Into fats and calories
Into fat soluble and water soluble
Into macronutrients and micronutrients
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?
True
False
Which mineral is involved in hundreds of biochemical reactions and helps reduce migraines and muscle cramps?
Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Zinc
All the following are types of vitamins EXCEPT:
Vitamin G
Vitamin A
Vitamin K
Vitamin D
True or False: The kidneys are responsible to remove any excess fat-soluble vitamins that aren't needed?
True
False
True or False: Trace minerals can total less than a teaspoon?
True
False
True or False: Major minerals are present in the body in amounts greater than a teaspoon?
True
False
What are the water-soluble vitamins?
A, K, B, D
A, C, B, E
B and C
What foods are the best source of Vitamin C?
Green leafy vegetables
Nuts and Seeds
All fruits and vegetables
Which vitamin is essential for boosting mood and improving symptoms of depression?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B12
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
True or False: Too much vitamin supplementation causes acidosis?
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a fat-soluble vitamin?
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Vitamin K
What is the primary function of Vitamin C in the body?
Strengthens bones
Strengthens blood vessels and gives skin elasticity
Improves vision
Aids in digestion
There are _____ types of fat-soluble vitamins?
4
5
2
3
Which mineral is needed in larger amounts compared to others?
Iron
Calcium
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
