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Understanding Vitamins and Diet Needs

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which vitamin is especially important for the absorption of calcium in children?

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin B12

d)

Vitamin K

2.

Teenagers require increased amounts of which nutrient due to rapid growth and development?

a)

Iron

b)

Vitamin E

c)

Sodium

d)

Vitamin K

3.

Isabelle has a habit of drinking several sugary sodas and eating sweets every day. Explain how this excessive sugar intake can lead to the development of a diet-related health condition. In your answer, name the condition and describe the process by which sugar contributes to it.

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4.

What is the approximate calorie content of a medium-sized apple (about 150g)?

a)

52 kcal

b)

95 kcal

c)

150 kcal

d)

200 kcal

5.

Which vitamin is particularly important for elderly people to help maintain bone health?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin B6

6.

A balanced diet for children should include which of the following?

a)

Only carbohydrates and fats

b)

Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals

c)

Only proteins and vitamins

d)

Only fruits and vegetables

7.

Which nutrient is essential for the formation of red blood cells, especially in teenage girls?

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin C

8.

What is the main health risk associated with a diet very low in fibre?

a)

Scurvy

b)

Constipation

c)

Rickets

d)

Night blindness

9.

Which of the following foods is highest in protein per 100g?

a)

White bread

b)

Chicken breast

c)

Apple

d)

Broccoli

10.

What is the recommended daily calorie intake for an average teenage boy (aged 15-18) in the UK?

a)

1,200 kcal

b)

2,500 kcal

c)

3,000 kcal

d)

1,800 kcal

11.

Which vitamin deficiency can lead to rickets in children?

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin B12

d)

Vitamin E

12.

Ava is a 70-year-old woman who recently learned she is at higher risk of osteoporosis. Describe why elderly people like Ava are at higher risk of osteoporosis. In your answer, explain the role of calcium and vitamin D in bone health and how dietary needs change with age.

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13.

Which of the following is a good source of Vitamin C?

a)

Milk

b)

Oranges

c)

Chicken

d)

Rice

14.

A diet high in saturated fat increases the risk of which health condition?

a)

Anaemia

b)

Heart disease

c)

Rickets

d)

Scurvy

15.

Which nutrient is especially important for brain development in young children?

a)

Omega-3 fatty acids

b)

Vitamin K

c)

Sodium

d)

Fibre

16.

What is the main source of energy in a balanced diet?

a)

Proteins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Vitamins

d)

Minerals

17.

Which of the following foods contains the most calories per 100g?

a)

Boiled potatoes

b)

Cheddar cheese

c)

Carrots

d)

Apples

18.

Teenagers need more calcium in their diet to support which process?

a)

Vision development

b)

Bone growth

c)

Hair growth

d)

Digestion

19.

Which vitamin helps with wound healing and is important for the immune system?

a)

Vitamin D

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Vitamin B12

20.

A lack of which nutrient can lead to anaemia?

a)

Iron

b)

Calcium

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin E

21.

What is the approximate calorie content of a slice of wholemeal bread (about 40g)?

a)

40 kcal

b)

90 kcal

c)

120 kcal

d)

200 kcal

22.

Which of the following is NOT a component of a balanced diet?

a)

Fats

b)

Proteins

c)

Sugary drinks

d)

Vitamins

23.

Which mineral is important for maintaining healthy blood pressure in elderly people?

a)

Sodium

b)

Potassium

c)

Iron

d)

Zinc

24.

Max loves eating sugary snacks like candies and cookies every day after school. Discuss the impact of Max consuming too many sugary snacks on his health. In your answer, include at least two health risks and explain how they occur.

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25.

Which food is a good source of dietary fibre?

a)

White rice

b)

Wholemeal bread

c)

Chicken breast

d)

Butter

26.

Which vitamin is important for good vision, especially in low light?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin B6

27.

What is the main function of protein in the diet?

a)

Provide energy

b)

Build and repair tissues

c)

Aid digestion

d)

Maintain hydration

28.

Ava works as a caregiver in a retirement home. She notices that some of the elderly residents have lost weight and their skin appears thin and fragile. Describe two signs of malnutrition in elderly people that Ava might observe and explain why these signs may occur.

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29.

Which nutrient is especially important for pregnant teenagers?

a)

Vitamin K

b)

Folic acid

c)

Vitamin E

d)

Sodium

30.

A balanced diet for children should limit the intake of which of the following?

a)

Fruits and vegetables

b)

Sugary foods and drinks

c)

Whole grains

d)

Lean proteins

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