WorksheetsNutrition and Vitamins Quiz
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which minerals are needed in large amounts for body building and controlling body functions?
Calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, chlorine, sodium, and magnesium
Zinc, copper, selenium, and iodine
Calcium, zinc, and selenium
Iron, magnesium, and copper
What is the primary function of calcium in the body?
To help the body use other nutrients to produce energy
To build strong bones and teeth and to clot blood after an injury
To give red blood its color and carry oxygen to cells
To control the rate at which the body uses energy
Which deficiency disease is caused by a lack of calcium?
Anemia
Goitre
Osteomalacia in adults and rickets in children
Night blindness
What is the role of iodine in the body?
To help the body use other nutrients to produce energy
To make growth hormones and control the rate at which the body uses energy
To build strong bones and teeth
To give red blood its color and carry oxygen to cells
Which of the following is a fat-soluble vitamin?
Vitamin C
Vitamin B
Vitamin A
Vitamin B12
What is the deficiency disease caused by a lack of vitamin A?
Night blindness
Goitre
Anemia
Rickets
Which of the following foods is a source of vitamin A?
Milk, cheese, oily fish, and spinach
Liver, kidney, and parsley
Tomatoes
All of the above
What is the difference between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins?
Fat-soluble vitamins dissolve in water, while water-soluble vitamins dissolve in fat
Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body, while water-soluble vitamins must be eaten every day
Water-soluble vitamins are stored in the body, while fat-soluble vitamins must be eaten every day
There is no difference between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins
Which mineral helps red blood cells carry oxygen to all the cells in the body?
Calcium
Iron
Phosphorus
Iodine
What is the deficiency disease caused by a lack of iodine?
Anemia
Goitre
Rickets
Night blindness
What is the primary role of vitamin D in the body?
To regulate blood sugar levels
To support the immune system
To aid in the production of red blood cells
To help the body absorb calcium and promote bone growth
Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of collagen?
Vitamin C
Vitamin K
Vitamin A
Vitamin E
What is the deficiency disease caused by a lack of vitamin D?
Osteoporosis
Scurvy
Pellagra
Rickets
