Ch5 Revision: Minerals, Vitamins, & Dietary fibres

Which of the following descriptions DO NOT apply to minerals and vitamins?

• Both of them have no energy value.

• Both of them regulate metabolic reactions.

• Both of them are inorganic food substances.

• Both of them are needed in small amounts.

Which of the following vitamin(s) is/are lipid-soluble?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

Which of the following food is NOT rich in calcium?

• Broccoli

• Bell peppers

• Tofu

• Canned sardines

A deficiency of iron may lead to ___________.

Vitamin C is easily lost during cooking because...

• It is water-soluble and dissolves in water.

• It is lipid-soluble and dissolves in oil.

• It is easily destroyed when exposed to oxygen.

• It is easily destroyed when exposed to high temperatures.

Which of the following is NOT a function of calcium?

• Making bones and teeth

• Healing wounds

• Muscle contraction

• Sending messages in the nervous system

Which of the following is NOT a function of vitamin C?

• For keeping the cornea and skin healthy

• For the growth and repair of connective tissues

• For promoting the absorption of iron from plant foods

• For helping the immune system work properly

A deficiency of vitamin D may lead to ___________.

Which of the followings is NOT a symptom of vitamin A deficiency?

• Drying up of the cornea and skin

• Easy infection of the lining of the lungs and trachea

• Night blindness

• Small red spots on the skin

Which of the followings about carotene are correct?

• Fish liver oils are rich in carotene.

• Vegetables like pumpkin are rich in carotene.

• It can be used to prevent scurvy.

• It is converted to vitamin A in our liver.