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WorksheetsVitamins and Minerals
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A ______________ is a chemically reactive molecule that can cause damage to the body and accelerate the aging process.
a)
folate
b)
radical molecule
c)
free radical
d)
free molecule
2.
When our body is low in or missing an essential nutrient this is called a
a)
deficiency
b)
devise
c)
without
d)
deficit
3.
Goblins give your blood it's red color.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
Vitamin that helps bones and teeth.
a)
A
b)
D
c)
E
d)
K
5.
Which vitamin can be obtained from sunlight?
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin B
c)
Vitamin C
d)
Vitamin D
6.
Beta-carotene and retinol are two types of vitamin ______.
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin B
c)
Vitamin C
d)
Vitamin D
7.
Vitamin that helps with night vision.
a)
A
b)
D
c)
E
d)
K
8.
Folate taken by a pregnant woman can help prevent Spina Bifida.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
Trace minerals are needed in amounts greater than 20 mg.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
Which vitamin is not a fat soluble vitamin?
a)
A
b)
D
c)
C
d)
E
11.
There are two groups of vitamins, fat soluble and water soluble.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
Water soluble vitamin found in citrus foods that help heal wounds.
a)
B
b)
C
13.
Woman are more at risk for anemia.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
Micronutrients are needed in large amounts.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
A deficiency of iodine can cause your body to develop a goiter.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Proteins, fats, and carbs are known as _______________ because they are needed in large amounts.
a)
micronutrients
b)
masconutrients
c)
macronutrients
d)
micros
17.
Which mineral helps build strong bones?
a)
calcium
b)
vitamin C
c)
collagen
d)
chromium
18.
Plants absorb minerals from the _______.
a)
sun
b)
soil
c)
grass
d)
water
19.
There is more iron in meat than in most vegetables.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
Fat soluble vitamins have a potential risk of toxicity (too much that can make you sick) if _____________________.
a)
They are taken on an empty stomach
b)
They are being taken as a supplement
c)
if the individual has a high percentage of body fat
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