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Vitamins Quiz

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Which vitamins are fat soluble:

A. B complex and C

B. Iron and Calcium

C. A,D,E,K


What is the main role of vitamin C in the body?

A. Helps form new cells and reduces the risk of birth defects if taken by a pregnant woman

B. Helps protect against illness and heal wounds

C. Helps the body use calcium

D. Helps with blood clotting

E. Helps with vision at night and production of white blood cells


It is most commonly known for its role in fetal health and development as it plays a critical role in the proper development of the baby’s nervous system.

A. Biotin

B. Folic Acid

C. Cobalamin

D. Thiamin


This vitamin is important for keeping body tissues, such as gums and muscles in good shape. It is also a key if you get a cut because it helps you heal. This vitamin also helps your body resists infections like cold.

A. vitamin A

B. vitamin C

C. vitamin D

D. vitamin K


Different types of Vitamins are:

A. fat-soluble

B. water-soluble

C. both A and B

D. none of the above


You might end up with very weak bones without sufficient quantities of this Vitamin

A. vitamin B

B. vitamin C

C. vitamin D

D. vitamin K


Which if the following foods are rich in Vitamin A?

A. milk fortified with vitamin A

B. liver

C. orange fruits and vegetables (like cantaloupe, carrots, sweet potatoes)

D. all of the above


Vitamin D is abundant in the following foods:

A. milk fortified with vitamin D

B. fish

C. egg yolks

D. all the above


What foods are high in Vitamin A?

A. Sweet potatoes, Carrots, & Spinnach

B. Spinach, broccoli, kale, & brusel sprouts

C. Oranges, strawberries, grapefruit

D. Eggs, Cheese, Sunlight

E. Beef, nuts, enriched cereal, liver


Which of the following vitamins play a very key role in eyesight including night vision and color recognition?

A. vitamin A

B. vitamin B

C. vitamin K

D. all of the above


What is the main role of vitamin D in the body?

A. Helps form new cells and reduces the risk of birth defects if taken by a pregnant woman

B. Helps protect against illness and heal wounds

C. Helps the body use calcium

D. Helps with blood clotting

E. Helps with vision at night and production of white blood cells


What is the main difference between the subgroups of vitamins?

A. There aren’t any subgroups of vitamins

B. One sub group needs to be replaced every day because they are dissolved in water and the other can be stored in fat in the body

C. One sub group provides enough nourishment for the body while the other can cause problems if consumed

D. Both of the subgroups need to be consumed on a daily basis because they cannot be stored in the body

E. Once group provides a quick burst of energy and the other provides long term energy


Calcium helps to:

A. Prevent birth defects

B. Vision

C. Build strong bones


The B vitamin family is made up of, how many B vitamins?

A. 10

B. 9

C. 8

D. 7


Ascorbic Acid is needed for the manufacture of Collagen, helps the body fight infections and enhances the absorption of Iron. Deficiency can lead to general weakness, irritability, pain in muscles and joints, loss of weight and fatigue.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE


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