Vitamin D Quiz
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Take this quiz to discover how much you know about the sunshine vitamin!
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What is vitamin D?
- A.
Vitamin D is a water-soluble vitamin.
- B.
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin.
- C.
Vitamin D is a macro-mineral.
- D.
Vitamin D is an inorganic compound.
Correct Answer
B. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin.Explanation
Vitamin D is classified as a fat-soluble vitamin. It is considered to be a micro-mineral, because it is needed in small amount in the diet.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What are some sources of vitamin D?
- A.
The sun
- B.
Food
- C.
Water
- D.
Both A and B
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D. Both A and BExplanation
Vitamin D can be obtained through the sun and from a few food sources. This is why it has been nicknamed the sunshine vitamin!Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which of these is a symptom of vitamin D deficiency?
- A.
Thin blood
- B.
Loss of feeling in the fingertips
- C.
Soft bones in children
- D.
Yellowing of the skin and eyes
Correct Answer
C. Soft bones in childrenExplanation
Vitamin D deficiency can lead to rickets, or soft bones.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which pigment in the skin is a natural sunscreen?
- A.
Carotene
- B.
Melanin
- C.
Hemoglobin
- D.
Tyrosine
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B. MelaninExplanation
Melanin is a natural pigment found in the skin that blocks some of the sun's UV rays.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which food has the highest amount of natural vitamin D?
- A.
Egg yolk
- B.
Tuna fish
- C.
Orange juice
- D.
Salmon
Correct Answer
D. SalmonExplanation
Salmon contains 447 IU's of vitamin D per 3 ounce serving.Rate this question:
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