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H&C | Vitamin & Minerals Topic Quiz

Total questions: 71

Worksheet time: 36mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT a function of calcium in the body?

a)

A) Bone & Teeth Health

b)

B) Muscle Function

c)

C) Blood Clotting

d)

D) Vision Improvement

2.

Fill in the blank: Calcium helps muscles ______ and relax, including the heart.

a)

contract

b)

expand

c)

shrink

d)

twist

3.

Calcium is essential for transmitting messages between the brain and the body.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Which of the following is a risk of calcium deficiency?

a)

A) Osteoporosis

b)

B) Muscle cramps & weakness

c)

C) Numbness & tingling in fingers

d)

D) Slow blood clotting

e)

E) All of the above

5.

Fill in the blank: Calcium plays a vital role in stopping ______ when you get injured.

a)

bleeding

b)

swelling

c)

pain

d)

infection

6.

Which of the following foods is a fortified food rich in calcium?

a)

Orange juice

b)

Broccoli

c)

Salmon

d)

Cheese

7.

Osteoporosis is a condition associated with calcium deficiency.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Fill in the blank: Plant-based milk such as ______ and soy are examples of fortified foods rich in calcium.

a)

almond

b)

rice

c)

oat

d)

coconut

9.

Which of the following is NOT a calcium deficiency risk?

a)

Muscle cramps & weakness

b)

Slow blood clotting

c)

Improved vision

d)

Numbness & tingling in fingers

10.

Which of the following is a function of iron in the body?

a)

Oxygen transport

b)

Vitamin D production

c)

Bone strengthening

d)

Blood sugar regulation

11.

Which foods are rich in iron? Select all that apply.

a)

Red meat

b)

Poultry

c)

Seafood

d)

Leafy greens

e)

Legumes

12.

Fill in the blank: Iron is essential for making ________, which carries oxygen in the blood.

a)

hemoglobin

b)

insulin

c)

chlorophyll

d)

collagen

13.

Which of the following is NOT a risk of iron deficiency (anemia)?

a)

Fatigue and weakness

b)

Pale skin

c)

High blood pressure

d)

Poor concentration

14.

Iron helps convert food into energy.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Name two symptoms of iron deficiency (anemia).

a)

Fatigue and weakness, Pale skin

b)

High blood pressure, Rapid heartbeat

c)

Joint pain, Skin rash

d)

Frequent urination, Blurred vision

16.

Fill in the blank: Iron supports ________ function, aiding in fighting infections.

a)

immune

b)

digestive

c)

respiratory

d)

nervous

17.

Which of the following is a symptom of iron deficiency?

a)

Dizziness or headaches

b)

Increased appetite

c)

High energy

d)

Weight gain

18.

Iron is important for growth and development.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Which of the following is NOT a function of potassium in the body?

a)

Regulates fluid balance

b)

Supports muscle function

c)

Maintains nerve function

d)

Increases fat storage

20.

Potassium helps maintain proper hydration by regulating ________ balance in the body.

a)

fluid

b)

oxygen

c)

protein

d)

calcium

21.

Which of the following foods is rich in potassium?

a)

Bananas

b)

White bread

c)

Soda

d)

Candy

22.

Which symptom is associated with potassium deficiency (hypokalemia)?

a)

Fatigue and muscle weakness

b)

Increased energy

c)

Weight gain

d)

Improved vision

23.

Potassium helps control blood pressure.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Potassium deficiency can cause irregular ________ (arrhythmia).

a)

heartbeat

b)

breathing

c)

digestion

d)

vision

25.

Which of the following is a symptom of potassium deficiency?

a)

Nausea or constipation

b)

Clear skin

c)

Improved memory

d)

Increased appetite

26.

Name two vegetables that are rich in potassium.

a)

Spinach, potatoes (with skin)

b)

Carrots, cucumbers

c)

Lettuce, radishes

d)

Cabbage, celery

27.

Potassium helps prevent calcium buildup in kidneys, thus reducing the risk of ________ and kidney stones.

a)

stroke

b)

diabetes

c)

hypertension

d)

anemia

28.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of potassium deficiency?

a)

Cramps or muscle spasms

b)

High blood pressure

c)

Nausea or constipation

d)

Improved digestion

29.

List two types of nuts and seeds that are rich in potassium.

a)

Almonds, cashews, sunflower seeds (any two)

b)

Peanuts, pine nuts

c)

Pumpkin seeds, walnuts

d)

Hazelnuts, chia seeds

30.

Which dairy products are listed as rich in potassium?

a)

Milk and yogurt

b)

Cheese and butter

c)

Ice cream and cream cheese

d)

Sour cream and cottage cheese

31.

Potassium is essential for muscle contractions, including the heart.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Name one fruit and one vegetable shown in the image that are high in potassium.

a)

Banana (fruit), spinach (vegetable)

b)

Apple (fruit), lettuce (vegetable)

c)

Orange (fruit), carrot (vegetable)

d)

Grapes (fruit), cucumber (vegetable)

33.

Which of the following is NOT a function of magnesium in the body?

a)

Energy production

b)

Muscle & nerve function

c)

Bone health

d)

Vision improvement

34.

Fill in the blank: Magnesium helps regulate _______ and blood pressure.

a)

heartbeat

b)

digestion

c)

vision

d)

skin health

35.

Magnesium supports the immune system by helping the body fight infections.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Which food is a rich source of magnesium?

a)

Spinach

b)

Chicken

c)

Apple

d)

Rice

37.

Fill in the blank: Almonds, cashews, and pumpkin seeds are examples of _______ rich in magnesium.

a)

nuts & seeds

b)

fruits

c)

vegetables

d)

grains

38.

Which of the following is a symptom of magnesium deficiency?

a)

Muscle cramps

b)

Improved sleep

c)

Increased appetite

d)

Strong bones

39.

Dark chocolate is a tasty source of magnesium.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Fill in the blank: Magnesium works with _______ to strengthen bones and teeth.

a)

calcium

b)

potassium

c)

iron

d)

sodium

41.

Which of the following foods is NOT listed as rich in magnesium?

a)

Yogurt

b)

Salmon

c)

Apple

d)

Brown rice

42.

Magnesium deficiency can cause irregular heartbeat.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Fill in the blank: Magnesium helps to reduce _______ and improve sleep.

a)

stress

b)

hunger

c)

thirst

d)

pain

44.

Which of the following is a legume rich in magnesium?

a)

Black beans

b)

Spinach

c)

Salmon

d)

Yogurt

45.

Fatigue and weakness are symptoms of magnesium deficiency.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

Fill in the blank: Magnesium supports proper muscle contractions and _______ signaling.

a)

nerve

b)

bone

c)

blood

d)

skin

47.

Which dairy product is listed as a source of magnesium?

a)

Cheese

b)

Yogurt

c)

Butter

d)

Ice cream

48.

Anxiety or irritability can be a symptom of magnesium deficiency.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

What is one function of zinc in the body? Fill in the blank: Zinc helps to ______ infections and speeds up wound healing.

a)

fight

b)

cause

c)

ignore

d)

spread

50.

Which of the following is an animal source of zinc with the best absorption?

a)

Red meat (beef, lamb, pork)

b)

Legumes (chickpeas, lentils, beans)

c)

Whole grains (quinoa, brown rice, whole wheat)

d)

Dark chocolate

51.

Which symptom is associated with zinc deficiency?

a)

Frequent colds or infections

b)

Improved memory

c)

Increased energy

d)

Better vision

52.

Fill in the blank: Zinc is essential for ______ production and fertility in men.

a)

testosterone

b)

insulin

c)

adrenaline

d)

melatonin

53.

Which of the following is a plant-based source of zinc?

a)

Shellfish

b)

Dairy products

c)

Legumes

d)

Poultry

54.

Which function of zinc is related to skin health?

a)

Helps manage acne and supports overall skin repair

b)

Contributes to memory

c)

Essential for cell growth

d)

Necessary for taste perception

55.

Fill in the blank: Zinc is necessary for proper ______ perception.

a)

taste

b)

smell

c)

sight

d)

hearing

56.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of zinc deficiency?

a)

A) Hair loss

b)

B) Slow wound healing

c)

C) Improved skin tone

d)

D) Fatigue and poor concentration

57.

Which food is a source of zinc with lower absorption?

a)

Red meat

b)

Shellfish

c)

Legumes

d)

Poultry

58.

Fill in the blank: Zinc supports ______ function, contributing to memory, learning, and cognitive performance.

a)

brain

b)

digestive

c)

respiratory

d)

circulatory

59.

Which of the following foods is rich in zinc?

a)

Dark chocolate

b)

Apples

c)

Carrots

d)

Broccoli

60.

Fill in the blank: Zinc is essential for cell growth, especially in ______ and teenagers.

a)

children

b)

adults

c)

elderly

d)

infants

61.

Which of the following is a function of sodium in the body?

a)

Fluid Balance

b)

Bone Growth

c)

Vision Improvement

d)

Hair Growth

62.

Sodium helps regulate blood pressure.

a)

True

b)

False

63.

What is the role of sodium in nerve function?

a)

Sodium helps transmit electrical signals between nerves.

b)

Sodium provides energy for nerve cells.

c)

Sodium acts as a structural component of nerve fibers.

d)

Sodium is responsible for producing neurotransmitters.

64.

Sodium is essential for proper muscle contraction, including the _____?

a)

heart

b)

lungs

c)

kidneys

d)

liver

65.

Which function of sodium helps maintain the body's pH balance?

a)

Fluid Balance

b)

Acid-Base Balance

c)

Muscle Function

d)

Blood Pressure Regulation

66.

Which of the following is the most common source of sodium?

a)

Table Salt

b)

Fruits

c)

Water

d)

Sugar

67.

Processed foods such as canned soups, frozen meals, and packaged snacks are rich in _____?

a)

sodium

b)

fiber

c)

vitamin C

d)

calcium

68.

Which of the following is NOT a natural source of sodium?

a)

Meat

b)

Poultry

c)

Dairy products

d)

Candy

69.

Low sodium levels can occur due to excessive water intake.

a)

True

b)

False

70.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of sodium deficiency?

a)

Headache

b)

Nausea

c)

Muscle cramps

d)

Improved memory

71.

Name one symptom of sodium deficiency.

a)

Headache (other acceptable answers: nausea and vomiting, muscle cramps or weakness, confusion or irritability, seizures)

b)

Increased appetite

c)

Rapid weight gain

d)

Improved concentration

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