Question: 1) Which is true of vitamins? A. They do not contain carbon in their structure. B. We need only s…

1) Which is true of vitamins?

A. They do not contain carbon in their structure.

B. We need only small quantities of them in the diet.

C. Our body’s cells can sythesize them if given an adequate
supply of carbohydrate, protein and fat.

D. They are not essential nutrients.

2)Which vitamin plays a critical
role in vision?

A. Vitamin A

B. Niacin

C. Thiamine

D. Folate

3) Which vitamin regulates
calcium absorption?

A. Vitamin D

B. Folate

C. Vitaimin C

D. Vitamin

4) Which essential nutrient(s)
cannot be obtained from a 100% plant-based diet?

A. Some of the essential amino
acids

B. Potassium

C. Vitamin B12

D. Thiamine and niacin

5) Which changes to one’s mineral
intake are recommended to reduce the risk of high blood
pressure?

A. Lower calcium intake, increase
sodium intake.

B. Lower potassium intake,
increase sodium intake.

C. Lower sodium intake, increase
potassium intake.

D. Lower both calcium and
potassium intake.

6) Which mineral deficiency results in the
condition called goiter?

A. fluoride

B. calcium

C. iodine

D. iron