Vitamin Functions and Food Sources
Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting and bone health?
a) Vitamin C
b) Vitamin D
c) Vitamin K
d) Vitamin E
c) Vitamin K
Which mineral is essential for maintaining healthy bones and teeth?
a) Iron
b) Calcium
c) Magnesium
d) Potassium
b) Calcium
An excess intake of this mineral can lead to a condition called hyperkalemia, which can cause heart irregularities:
a) Calcium
b) Iron
c) Sodium
d) Potassium
d) Potassium
Which of the following vitamins are antioxidants? (Select all that apply)
a) Vitamin C
b) Vitamin D
c) Vitamin E
d) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin D
Which vitamin is necessary for the synthesis of collagen, a protein important for skin, bones, and connective tissues?
a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin C
c) Vitamin D
d) Vitamin E
b) Vitamin C
This mineral is a component of hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen in the blood:
a) Sodium
b) Iron
c) Zinc
d) Phosphorus
b) Iron
Prolonged deficiency of this mineral can result in hypocalcemia, leading to weak bones and muscle cramps:
a) Iron
b) Calcium
c) Magnesium
d) Zinc
b) Calcium
Which vitamin is found in abundance in citrus fruits, strawberries, and bell peppers, and is known for its role in immune function and collagen synthesis?
a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin C
c) Vitamin D
d) Vitamin E
b) Vitamin C
A deficiency of this vitamin can lead to beriberi, which causes symptoms like muscle weakness and nerve damage:
a) Vitamin B12
b) Vitamin B6
c) Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
d) Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
c) Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Which mineral is important for muscle function and nerve transmission?
a) Magnesium
b) Zinc
c) Calcium
d) Potassium
a) Magnesium
Consuming too much of this mineral can lead to iron toxicity, causing symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and organ damage:
a) Iron
b) Calcium
c) Magnesium
d) Zinc
a) Iron
This vitamin is prevalent in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds, and is well-known for its role as a fat-soluble antioxidant:
a) Vitamin C
b) Vitamin D
c) Vitamin E
d) Vitamin A
c) Vitamin E
Which vitamin plays a key role in the synthesis of coenzymes NAD and NADP, which are involved in cellular energy production?
a) Vitamin C
b) Vitamin D
c) Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
d) Vitamin E
c) Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Iodine is a critical component of which thyroid hormones that regulate metabolism?
a) T4 (Thyroxine) and T3 (Triiodothyronine)
b) TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone)
c) PTH (Parathyroid Hormone)
d) Calcitonin
a) T4 (Thyroxine) and T3 (Triiodothyronine)
Excessive intake of this mineral can cause symptoms like nausea, diarrhea, and impaired kidney function:
a) Calcium
b) Iron
c) Sodium
d) Potassium
c) Sodium
Which of the following vitamins are antioxidants? (Select all that apply)
a) Vitamin C
b) Vitamin D
c) Vitamin E
d) Vitamin A
a) Vitamin C
c) Vitamin E
d) Vitamin A
Prolonged deficiency of this vitamin can lead to a condition called pellagra, characterized by symptoms like dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia:
a) Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
b) Vitamin B6
c) Vitamin B12
d) Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
d) Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Which mineral is found in seafood, dairy products, and fortified plant-based milk, and is essential for proper nerve and muscle function?
a) Calcium
b) Iron
c) Zinc
d) Phosphorus
c) Zinc
A deficiency of this mineral can lead to muscle weakness, irregular heartbeat, and fatigue:
a) Iron
b) Calcium
c) Magnesium
d) Zinc
c) Magnesium
Which vitamin, found in carrots, sweet potatoes, and spinach, is important for vision and is a provitamin that can be converted to retinol in the body?
a) Vitamin C
b) Vitamin D
c) Vitamin E
d) Vitamin A
d) Vitamin A