Week 5 Quiz: Vitamins and Minerals
Question 1 Match
the following vitamins with the statement that best describes the vitamin.
this B vitamins plays a pivotal role in the metabolism of
carbohydrates, some amino acids, and fatty acids
this vitamin is a component of FAD
a source of this vitamin is found outside food and
supplement sources
_
deficiency of this vitamin results in a disease that
involves dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia
if you regularly consume raw egg whites, you may be
deficient in this vitamin
this vitamin is involved in the clotting of blood
pernicious anemia and megaloblastic anemia are associated
with deficiency of this vitamin
adequate intake status early in pregnancy is crucial in
reducing risk for neural tube defects in newborns
this B vitamin is required for more than 100 enzymes, most
of which are involved in protein metabolism
this vitamin is an antioxidant involved in collagen
production
this vitamin is a component of Coenzyme A
deficiency in this vitamin could lead to blindness
this vitamin includes eight different forms, all of which
are antioxidants
1.
Biotin
2.
Folate
3.
Niacin
4.
Pantothenic Acid
5.
Riboflavin
6.
Thiamin
7.
Vitamin A
8.
Vitamin B6
9.
Vitamin B12
10.
Vitamin C
11.
Vitamin D
12.
Vitamin E
13.
Vitamin K
Part 2 – Minerals
Question 2 Match the following minerals with the statement
that best describes the mineral.
water is a major source of this mineral
this mineral is the most common nutrient deficiency in the
US
antioxidant functions and iron metabolism are roles of this
mineral in the body
___
this electrolyte’s richest sources are fruits and vegetables
____
in children, deficiency of this mineral can cause impaired
growth and development
____
deficiency of this mineral can lead to hypothyroidism
____
this mineral is found primarily in structural components of
the body as well as in the blood
____
consuming too many brazil nuts could cause toxicity in this
mineral
____
this mineral can be found in most foods and soft drinks
____
those who consume diets that include unprocessed foods,
including fruit, vegetables, and legumes have the lowest intake of this mineral
___
this mineral is involved in over 300 metabolic reactions in
the body
____
acting as an antioxidant inside the mitochondria is an
important role of this mineral
