3.2.2.1.1 Fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K Quiz: AQA Food Preparation and Nutrition, Unit 1

The 20 questions

1. Which vitamin is fat soluble and is needed for normal vision in dim light?

   • Folic acid
   • Vitamin B12
   • Vitamin A
   • Vitamin C

2. Which food is a good source of vitamin D?

   • Oily fish such as salmon and eggs
   • Spinach, broccoli and green beans
   • Oranges, kiwi fruit and strawberries
   • Wholemeal bread, bran and pulses

3. Which vitamin helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorus for healthy bones?

   • Vitamin A
   • Vitamin D
   • Vitamin E
   • Vitamin K

4. What is a deficiency of vitamin D in children likely to cause?

   • Scurvy, which causes bleeding gums and poor healing
   • Anaemia, caused by too little iron in the blood
   • Night blindness, caused by poor vision in dim light
   • Rickets, which causes weak and softened bones

5. Which vitamin is needed for normal blood clotting?

   • Vitamin K
   • Vitamin D
   • Vitamin A
   • Vitamin E

6. Which foods are good sources of vitamin E?

   • Potatoes, rice and plain pasta
   • Fresh milk, cheese and yogurt
   • Sugar, honey and golden syrup
   • Vegetable oils, nuts and seeds

7. Which of these is a main source of vitamin A in the diet?

   • Carrots, liver and dairy products
   • Wholegrain bread and cereals
   • Citrus fruits such as oranges
   • Pulses such as lentils and beans

8. Why are fat-soluble vitamins stored in the body for a longer time than water-soluble vitamins?

   • They are stored in body fat and the liver, so they are not lost in urine as quickly
   • They are stored only in the bowel, where they are passed out after a few hours
   • They are converted into protein so that the body can keep them in muscles
   • They are stored in the blood and immediately excreted by the kidneys

9. Which statement about vitamin K is accurate?

   • It is fat soluble and is needed for normal blood clotting
   • It is water soluble and is lost easily during boiling of vegetables
   • It is a protein that is needed to build muscle after exercise
   • It is a mineral that is needed for the formation of strong teeth

10. Which fat-soluble vitamin is made in the skin when exposed to sunlight?

    • Vitamin E
    • Vitamin A
    • Vitamin K
    • Vitamin D

11. Which vitamin is needed for healthy skin and night vision and comes from dairy, eggs and carrots?

    • Vitamin D
    • Vitamin A
    • Vitamin K
    • Vitamin E

12. Which cooking method is best for keeping fat-soluble vitamins in vegetables?

    • Boiling in large amounts of water, then draining the vegetables
    • Soaking the vegetables in water for a long time before cooking them
    • Steaming or stir frying, which lose little vitamin into cooking water
    • Chopping the vegetables very finely and then boiling them for a long time

13. A recipe uses an oil that is high in vitamin E. Which dish would this oil improve most?

    • A salad dressing made with the oil
    • A fruit juice made without any fat
    • A plain boiled rice with no other ingredients
    • A glass of skimmed milk with added sugar

14. Which deficiency is linked with night blindness?

    • Vitamin B1
    • Vitamin C
    • Vitamin A
    • Vitamin K

15. Explain why eating a little fat with a salad containing vitamin A is helpful.

    • Vitamin A is a mineral, so fat is needed to bind it to the bones and teeth
    • Vitamin A is water soluble, so fat blocks it from entering the bloodstream
    • Vitamin A is a protein, so fat is needed to break it down into amino acids
    • Vitamin A is fat soluble, so fat helps the body absorb it from the salad

16. Which vitamin is needed for the normal functioning of the immune system and is found in citrus fruit?

    • Vitamin D
    • Vitamin K
    • Vitamin C
    • Vitamin E

17. Which fat-soluble vitamin protects cell membranes from oxidative damage?

    • Vitamin B1
    • Vitamin B12
    • Vitamin C
    • Vitamin E

18. Which is the most accurate statement about vitamin A in a diet that is high in carrots?

    • Carrots contain vitamin K, which the body changes into vitamin A in the liver
    • Carrots contain vitamin D, which the body then changes into vitamin A
    • Carotene in carrots is converted by the body into vitamin A
    • Carrots contain vitamin A that is ready to use and needs no conversion

19. Which fat-soluble vitamin is needed for the normal absorption of calcium and for healthy bone growth in children?

    • Vitamin E
    • Vitamin K
    • Vitamin B12
    • Vitamin D

20. Which fat-soluble vitamin should a person ensure is included in a diet with very little oily fish, eggs and fortified foods?

    • Folic acid
    • Vitamin D
    • Vitamin C
    • Vitamin B3

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