MCQs On Vitamins and Minerals: Introduction & Explanation

Ans. b) Phosphorus

Explanation: Phosphorus is a mineral that makes up about 1 percent of the total body weight of a body. It is the mineral that is the second most abundant mineral present in our body. Pomegranate and passion fruit are both rich in phosphorus.

Ans. a) Iodine

Explanation: Iodine is an essential mineral that is used by the thyroid gland in order to produce thyroid hormones. This helps in controlling many body functions and helps in the growth and development of the body.

Ans. d) Vitamin E

Explanation: Fat-soluble vitamins are the ones that are easily absorbed by the other fats that we consume. When these vitamins are absorbed, they go with the fats that are stored in the fat tissue and liver in the body. The primary fat-soluble vitamins present in our diet are Vitamins A, D, E, and K.

Ans. c) 13

Explanation: There are 13 essential vitamins in our diet. These different vitamins help the body to function properly. Vitamins A, C, D, E, K, and Vitamin B (Thiamine, Niacin, Riboflavin, Pantothenic Acid, B6, Biotin, Folate, and B12) are the 13 essential vitamins.

Ans. a) Vitamin C

Explanation: Water-soluble vitamins are the ones that are dissolved in water and can be readily absorbed into our tissues for immediate use. As these vitamins are not stored in our body, we need to replenish our diet with the vitamins regularly. The various kinds of water-soluble vitamins are Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), Vitamin B7 (Biotin), Vitamin B9 (Folate), Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin), and Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid).

Ans. d) All of the above

Explanation: Human body can produce Niacin and Vitamin D3 on its own. Hence, vitamins A, K, and C cannot be produced by our body.

Ans. d) Sodium

Explanation: Sodium helps in the regulation of the blood pressure and volume of blood in the body. When a large quantity of sodium salt goes into the blood, the salt can draw more water which increases the volume of the blood. This raises blood pressure.

Ans. d) All of the above

Explanation: The essential vitamins are divided into two categories which are major minerals (macrominerals) and trace minerals (microminerals). Zinc, copper, calcium, iron, selenium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, iodine, sodium, chromium, phosphorus, chloride, molybdenum, sulfur, fluoride, and chloride are referred to as the macrominerals.

Ans. b) Kidney Stones

Explanation: An excess of calcium in our blood can weaken the bones of our body, it can cause kidney stones, and disrupt the working of our heart and brain.

Ans. d) Both a and b

Explanation: Our body needs sodium in larger amounts to function properly. Iodine is needed to form thyroid hormones to control the metabolism of our body. Milk, iodized salt, onion, broccoli, fresh fruits, eggs, and onion are good sources of both iodine and sodium.

Ans. b) Vitamin K

Explanation: Vitamin K is a vitamin group that is needed by our body for blood clotting that helps the wounds to heal. It prevents excessive bleeding.

Ans. a) 9

Explanation: There are nine water-soluble vitamins that are Vitamin B Group (Thiamine, Niacin, Folate, Riboflavin, Biotin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C.

Ans. c) Vitamin B1

Explanation: Beriberi is a disorder that is caused when there is a deficiency of Thiamine (Vitamin B1) in the body.