Essential Nutrients and Dietary Deficiencies Quiz

Test your knowledge of essential nutrients & their deficiencies with questions on vitamins, minerals, & more in this Nutritional Sciences quiz.

#1

Which nutrient is a primary source of energy for the body?

Protein
Carbohydrate
Fat
Vitamin C
#2

What is the primary function of potassium in the body?

Regulation of blood pressure
Energy production
Bone health
Antioxidant activity
#3

Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin?

Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
#4

Which of the following is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Olive oil
Salmon
Coconut oil
Peanut butter
#5

What is the main function of vitamin E in the body?

Blood clotting
Antioxidant activity
Energy production
Bone health
#6

What is the main function of vitamin D in the body?

Blood clotting
Bone health
Energy production
Antioxidant activity
#7

Which mineral is essential for the formation of hemoglobin in red blood cells?

Calcium
Iron
Zinc
Magnesium
#8

Which vitamin is known as the 'sunshine vitamin' because the body can produce it when exposed to sunlight?

Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
Vitamin E
#9

What is the recommended daily intake of fiber for adults?

5 grams
15 grams
25 grams
35 grams
#10

What is the primary function of zinc in the body?

Bone health
Wound healing
Blood clotting
Energy production
#11

Which nutrient is essential for the development and maintenance of strong bones and teeth?

Vitamin D
Vitamin K
Calcium
Phosphorus
#12

What is the condition caused by a deficiency of vitamin C?

Scurvy
Rickets
Beriberi
Night blindness
#13

Which nutrient is crucial for the formation and maintenance of healthy skin, hair, and nails?

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Biotin
Folate
#14

Which mineral plays a crucial role in the transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contractions?

Sodium
Potassium
Magnesium
Calcium
#15

What is the condition caused by a deficiency of vitamin B12?

Anemia
Pellagra
Scurvy
Beriberi
#16

What is the condition caused by a deficiency of iodine?

Goiter
Rickets
Scurvy
Night blindness
#17

Which fatty acid is considered essential and must be obtained through the diet?

Saturated fatty acid
Monounsaturated fatty acid
Polyunsaturated fatty acid
Trans fatty acid

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