Master Your Vitamin Knowledge: Essential Nutrients Unveiled
Posted on February 6, 2024 • 17 minutes • 3420 words
Table of contents
- 1. Which vitamin is known as ascorbic acid?
- 2. Which vitamin is essential for vision and immune function?
- 3. What is the role of Vitamin D in the body?
- 4. Which vitamin is not water-soluble?
- 5. Which vitamin is necessary for blood clotting?
- 6. What is the primary deficiency disease associated with Vitamin C?
- 7. Which vitamin is involved in energy metabolism and nerve function?
- 8. Niacin is also known as:
- 9. Which vitamin deficiency is most associated with rickets in children?
- 10. What is the main function of Vitamin E in the body?
- 11. Which B vitamin is essential for red blood cell formation and DNA synthesis?
- 12. Which vitamin is synthesized by the human body when exposed to sunlight?
- 13. Pellagra is a deficiency disease associated with a lack of:
- 14. Which vitamin is crucial for the conversion of tryptophan to niacin in the body?
- 15. Which vitamin helps with the absorption of iron in the body?
- 16. Beriberi is caused by a deficiency of which vitamin?
- 17. Which vitamin is essential for the
- 18. Which vitamin deficiency can lead to night blindness?
- 19. Which of the following vitamins is important for the metabolism of amino acids and fatty acids?
- 20. Folic acid is crucial during pregnancy to prevent:
- Authors
Embark on a journey through the vibrant and essential universe of vitamins with our comprehensive quiz. Whether you’re a nutrition enthusiast, a health professional, or simply curious about how vitamins influence bodily functions, this quiz is designed to enrich your understanding and test your knowledge. From the roles of vitamins in energy metabolism and immune support to their importance in preventing deficiency diseases, you’ll discover fascinating facts and gain insights into maintaining optimal health through nutrition. Ready to challenge yourself and become a vitamin virtuoso? Let’s get started!
1. Which vitamin is known as ascorbic acid?
- A) Vitamin A
- B) Vitamin B12
- C) Vitamin C
- D) Vitamin D
2. Which vitamin is essential for vision and immune function?
- A) Vitamin A
- B) Vitamin B6
- C) Vitamin D
- D) Vitamin E
3. What is the role of Vitamin D in the body?
- A) Blood clotting
- B) Energy metabolism
- C) Calcium absorption
- D) Reducing inflammation
4. Which vitamin is not water-soluble?
- A) Vitamin C
- B) Vitamin B12
- C) Vitamin E
- D) Vitamin B6
5. Which vitamin is necessary for blood clotting?
- A) Vitamin K
- B) Vitamin D
- C) Vitamin B1
- D) Vitamin A
6. What is the primary deficiency disease associated with Vitamin C?
- A) Scurvy
- B) Rickets
- C) Beriberi
- D) Pellagra
7. Which vitamin is involved in energy metabolism and nerve function?
- A) Vitamin B12
- B) Vitamin E
- C) Vitamin D
- D) Vitamin A
8. Niacin is also known as:
- A) Vitamin B1
- B) Vitamin B3
- C) Vitamin B6
- D) Vitamin B12
9. Which vitamin deficiency is most associated with rickets in children?
- A) Vitamin A
- B) Vitamin C
- C
) Vitamin D
- D) Vitamin K
10. What is the main function of Vitamin E in the body?
- A) Blood clotting
- B) Antioxidant protection
- C) Bone formation
- D) Energy production
11. Which B vitamin is essential for red blood cell formation and DNA synthesis?
- A) Thiamin (B1)
- B) Riboflavin (B2)
- C) Niacin (B3)
- D) Cobalamin (B12)
12. Which vitamin is synthesized by the human body when exposed to sunlight?
- A) Vitamin A
- B) Vitamin C
- C) Vitamin D
- D) Vitamin K
13. Pellagra is a deficiency disease associated with a lack of:
- A) Vitamin A
- B) Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
- C) Vitamin C
- D) Vitamin D
14. Which vitamin is crucial for the conversion of tryptophan to niacin in the body?
- A) Vitamin B1
- B) Vitamin B6
- C) Vitamin C
- D) Vitamin D
15. Which vitamin helps with the absorption of iron in the body?
- A) Vitamin A
- B) Vitamin C
- C) Vitamin D
- D) Vitamin E
16. Beriberi is caused by a deficiency of which vitamin?
- A) Vitamin A
- B) Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
- C) Vitamin C
- D) Vitamin D
17. Which vitamin is essential for the
synthesis of collagen?
- A) Vitamin A
- B) Vitamin C
- C) Vitamin D
- D) Vitamin E
18. Which vitamin deficiency can lead to night blindness?
- A) Vitamin A
- B) Vitamin B12
- C) Vitamin C
- D) Vitamin D
19. Which of the following vitamins is important for the metabolism of amino acids and fatty acids?
- A) Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
- B) Vitamin B6
- C) Vitamin C
- D) Vitamin D
20. Folic acid is crucial during pregnancy to prevent:
- A) Night blindness
- B) Scurvy
- C) Neural tube defects
- D) Rickets
Authors
- Dr. Maximilian Thorne, M.D. in Immunology, City College of Medicine
- Dr. Isabella Hawthorne, Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics, State University
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to these dedicated professionals for their contributions to this educational endeavor. 💐 💖
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