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Vitamins, Minerals, and Protein Science
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Vitamins, Minerals, and Protein Science
Part 1: Vitamins and Minerals
Choose the best answer for each question.
1. Which vitamin helps the body absorb calcium and supports strong bones?
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
2. Which food is a good source of vitamin C?
Orange
Rice
Chicken
Cheese
3. Which mineral is needed to make haemoglobin in red blood cells?
Calcium
Iron
Sodium
Iodine
4. Which vitamin supports normal vision, skin and immune function?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B12
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
5. Which mineral helps build strong bones and teeth?
Calcium
Iron
Potassium
Zinc
6. Vitamins are best described as substances that the body needs to:
Provide all of its energy
Help regulate body processes
Replace water
Build all carbohydrates
7. Which mineral helps control fluid balance and nerve signals?
Sodium
Iron
Calcium
Fluoride
8. Which food is commonly high in calcium?
Yoghurt
Strawberries
Olive oil
Honey
9. Which vitamin helps wounds heal and supports the immune system?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B1
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
10. Minerals are nutrients that come from:
Rocks and soil
Only animal foods
Sunlight only
Water only
Part 2: Protein and Food Science
Choose the best answer for each question.
11. What is the main building block of protein?
Fatty acids
Amino acids
Glucose
Minerals
12. Which food is a plant-based source of protein?
Lentils
Butter
Apple juice
Sugar
13. Which is one important function of protein?
Building and repairing body tissues
Providing fibre only
Making food taste sweet
Replacing all vitamins
14. Which food contains complete protein?
Eggs
Olive oil
White sugar
Apple
15. What happens to many proteins when they are heated?
They denature and change shape
They become minerals
They turn into water
They stop containing amino acids
16. Which cooking process can cause an egg protein to change from clear to white?
Freezing
Heating
Filtering
Drying in shade
17. Which meal is most likely to provide both protein and calcium?
Yoghurt with nuts
Lollies and soft drink
Apple and water
Jam on toast
18. Why does the body need protein after an injury?
Protein helps repair tissues
Protein removes all water
Protein prevents digestion
Protein replaces oxygen
19. Which food combination provides complementary plant proteins?
Beans and rice
Oil and sugar
Apple and honey
Lettuce and water
20. Which statement about a balanced diet is correct?
It includes a variety of foods and nutrients
It contains only protein foods
It avoids all minerals
It includes only processed foods
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