Adult Nutrition Test Quiz: Trivia!

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1.

Which of the following is not a fat-soluble vitamin?
- A.
  
  Vitamin A
- B.
  
  Vitamin C
- C.
  
  Vitamin D
- D.
  
  Vitamin E
2.

Excess fat-soluble vitamins typically accumulate in the:
- A.
  
  Liver
- B.
  
  Muscle
- C.
  
  Small intestine
- D.
  
  Pancreas
3.

Replacing lost nutrients in foods is called:
- A.
  
  Fortification
- B.
  
  Pasteurization
- C.
  
  Enrichment
- D.
  
  Modification
4.

Vitamin B is composed of how many compounds?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  6
- C.
  
  8
- D.
  
  12
5.

Which vitamin is primarily responsible for blood clotting?
- A.
  
  Vitamin A
- B.
  
  Vitamin C
- C.
  
  Vitamin E
- D.
  
  Vitamin K
6.

Spina bifida and heart disease have been associated with a deficiency in which of the following?
- A.
  
  Niacin
- B.
  
  Riboflavin
- C.
  
  Folate
- D.
  
  Pantothenic acid
7.

Overall, water is somewhere between _________% of a person's body weight.
- A.
  
  15 and 20
- B.
  
  30 and 50
- C.
  
  45 and 75
- D.
  
  75 and 90
8.

Too much water in spaces surrounding cells is known as:
- A.
  
  Osmosis
- B.
  
  Ions
- C.
  
  Edema
- D.
  
  Cations
9.

Absorption of minerals can be limited by each of the following factors except
- A.
  
  Physiological need
- B.
  
  Presence of competing minerals
- C.
  
  Presence of hypertension or osteoporosis
- D.
  
  Presence of fiber
10.

The most sodium in a typical American diet comes from:
- A.
  
  Table salt
- B.
  
  Sauces and condiments
- C.
  
  Processed food
- D.
  
  Smoked meat and cheeses
11.

Which mineral is responsible for making muscles contract or relax?
- A.
  
  Boron
- B.
  
  Magnesium
- C.
  
  Sodium
- D.
  
  Calcium
12.

Which mineral is known for transporting oxygen in the blood?
- A.
  
  Iron
- B.
  
  Zinc
- C.
  
  Copper
- D.
  
  Calcium
13.

Which mineral deficiency is the most common worldwide?
- A.
  
  Sodium
- B.
  
  Phosphorus
- C.
  
  Iron
- D.
  
  Calcium
14.

Over 99% of calcium in the body is found within the:
- A.
  
  Liver and spleen
- B.
  
  Muscles and skin
- C.
  
  Bones and teeth
- D.
  
  Stomach and small intestine