Vitamins and Micronutrients Quiz
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Which vitamin cannot be synthesized by the body and needs to be absorbed from the gastrointestinal lumen?

  • Vitamin K
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin A (correct)
  • Vitamin E
  • Which vitamin is important for bone growth, blood clotting, and cell growth?

  • Vitamin E
  • Vitamin K
  • Vitamin B
  • Vitamin D (correct)
  • Which vitamin is known for its antioxidant properties and its role in preventing cancer?

  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin K
  • Vitamin E (correct)
  • Which vitamin is important for the immune system and vision, and is commonly found in carrots and sweet potatoes?

    <p>Vitamin A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin is important for blood coagulation and bone metabolism?

    <p>Vitamin K</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin is essential for collagen synthesis, wound healing, and iron absorption in the body?

    <p>Vitamin C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of vitamin B12 according to the text?

    <p>Helps in the formation of red blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which food source is listed as a good source of vitamin B6?

    <p>Egg yolk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of pantothenic acid according to the text?

    <p>Aids in the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for vitamin B2 according to the text?

    <p>6-2 mg/day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin is known for preventing beriberi, a condition related to thiamine deficiency?

    <p>Vitamin B1 (thiamine)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin is associated with preventing pellagra, a condition that causes dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia?

    <p>Vitamin B3 (niacin)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin, when deficient, can lead to megaloblastic anemia according to the text?

    <p>Vitamin B9 (folic acid)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of vitamin C according to the text?

    <p>Prevents scurvy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which food source is listed as a good source of vitamin D according to the text?

    <p>Sunlight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What vitamin is necessary for healthy adult vision according to the text?

    <p>Vitamin A</p> Signup and view all the answers

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