Vitamin Worksheet
1.
Which statement about a vitamin is true?
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.
Food that is a rich source of vitamin A is:
a.
b.
c.
d.
3.
fish liver oils
wheat germ oil
mineral oil
margarine
Two foods that are commonly fortified with vitamin D are:
a.
b.
c.
d.
7.
bile obstruction
rapid breakdown of cell membranes
color blindness
night blindness
An excellent natural food source of vitamin D is:
a.
b.
c.
d.
6.
help with blood clotting
act as an anticoagulant
helps maintain eyesight
prevent osteoporosis
A deficiency of vitamin A in the body may result in :
a.
b.
c.
d.
5.
liver
bread
broccoli
apricot
An important function of vitamin A is to:
a.
b.
c.
d.
4.
It cannot be synthesized by the body
It is a macronutrient
It supplies energy to the body
It requires energy to be formed
cereals and macaroni products
milk and margarine
flour and salt
vegetable oil and shortenings
The function of folic acid is to prevent:
a. neural tube defects
b. visual disturbances
c. pellegra
d. dry, cracked lips
8.
Vitamin D is sometimes called the sunshine vitamin because:
a.
b.
c.
d.
9.
A deficiency of vitamin D in growing children will result in the malformation of
skeletal tissues called:
a.
b.
c.
d.
10.
leafy, green vegetables
cereals and grains
vegetable oils
fruits
The possibility of toxicity is greater with fat-soluble vitamins than with watersoluble vitamins because:
a.
b.
c.
d.
13.
A
D
E
K
Good food sources of the vitamin K would be:
a.
b.
c.
d.
12.
muscular dystrophy
osteoporosis
arthritis
rickets
The fat-soluble vitamin that is responsible for the synthesis of blood-clotting
factors by the liver is:
a.
b.
c.
d.
11.
the initial stage of synthesis occurs in the skin when exposed to sunlight
the sunlight stimulates synthesis of vitamin D in foods
the vitamin is degraded when exposed to sunlight
in its natural form the vitamin has a bright yellow appearance
foods are a rich source
they are included in all vitamin preparations
the body can store them
they remain in the food during the cooking process
In third world countries there is a high incidence of blindness in children due to a
deficiency of vitamin ____.
a.
b.
c.
d.
A
D
E
K
14.
Which of the following is not a common characteristic of water-soluble vitamins?
a.
b.
c.
d.
15.
It is important to include water-soluble vitamins in the daily diet because:
a.
b.
c.
d.
16.
is incorporated into the cell membrane
creates a physical barrier
can recognize foreign substances
forms collagen to bind cells together
A vitamin C deficiency is characterized by:
a.
b.
c.
d.
20.
scurvy
pernicious anemia
rickets
beriberi
Vitamin C helps maintain the integrity of tissues because it:
a.
b.
c.
d.
19.
take a vitamin supplement
eat a high protein diet
eat a well balanced diet
eat between meal snacks
A vitamin C deficiency is associated with the disease known as:
a.
b.
c.
d.
18.
they increase energy production
they are not stored in any appreciable amount
food sources are so low in their content
the requirements are so great
The best and most economical way to ensure adequate and balanced vitamin
intake is to:
a.
b.
c.
d.
17.
serve as a structural components of the body
soluble in water
supplied by plants
affected by food storage and preparation
easy bruising and pinpoint hemorrhages
cracked and bleeding lips
fevers and infections
neurological disorders
Which of the following lunches are good sources of vitamin C?
a. tuna sandwich, tomato soup and strawberries
b. hamburger, fries and coke
c. hot dog, milk shake and cookies
d. roast beef, mashed potato, and tossed salad