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1
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What are vitamins?

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Organic compounds that are essential for normal growth and nutrition.

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True or False: Vitamins can be synthesized by the body.

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False

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Name a water-soluble vitamin.

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Vitamin C

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What is the primary function of Vitamin A?

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Vision and immune function.

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Fill in the blank: Vitamin D is known as the ____ vitamin.

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sunshine

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Which vitamin is crucial for blood clotting?

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Vitamin K

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What are the main sources of Vitamin E?

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Nuts, seeds, and green leafy vegetables.

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True or False: Vitamin B12 is only found in animal products.

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True

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What is the function of Vitamin C?

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Antioxidant and collagen synthesis.

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Which vitamin helps in the absorption of calcium?

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Vitamin D

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Name one source of Vitamin A.

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Carrots

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What is the function of B vitamins?

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Energy production and metabolism.

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Fill in the blank: Vitamin ____ is essential for red blood cell formation.

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B12

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True or False: Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body.

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True

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15
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Which vitamin is known for its role in skin health?

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Vitamin E

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Name a deficiency disease associated with Vitamin D.

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Rickets

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What is the primary function of Vitamin K?

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Blood clotting.

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18
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Which vitamin is found in citrus fruits?

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Vitamin C

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True or False: All vitamins are water-soluble.

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False

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What is the role of Vitamin B6 in the body?

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Aids in amino acid metabolism.

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Fill in the blank: Vitamin ____ is important for vision.

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A

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Name a source of Vitamin K.

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Green leafy vegetables.

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What are the two types of vitamins?

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Water-soluble and fat-soluble.

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Which vitamin can be synthesized by the body when exposed to sunlight?

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Vitamin D

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True or False: Vitamin B1 is also known as thiamine.
True
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What is the function of Vitamin B9?
DNA synthesis and cell division.
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Name a food source rich in Vitamin C.
Oranges
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What vitamin is essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates?
B1 (Thiamine)
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Fill in the blank: Vitamin ____ plays a critical role in nerve function.
B12
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Which vitamin is important for antioxidant protection?
Vitamin E
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True or False: Fat-soluble vitamins need to be consumed daily.
False
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What is the function of Vitamin B3?
Energy production and DNA repair.
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Name a source of Vitamin B6.
Poultry
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What is the role of Vitamin A in the body?
Supports vision and immune function.
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Fill in the blank: Vitamin ____ is necessary for the synthesis of collagen.
C
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Which vitamin is primarily involved in metabolism?
B vitamins
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What is the main function of Vitamin B5?
Synthesis of coenzyme A.
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True or False: Vitamins are only needed in small amounts.
True
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What are the consequences of Vitamin D deficiency?
Bone disorders such as rickets or osteomalacia.
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Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of neurotransmitters?
Vitamin B6
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Name a source of Vitamin B2.
Eggs
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What is the role of Vitamin B7?
Fatty acid synthesis and metabolism.
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Fill in the blank: Vitamin ____ is involved in energy metabolism.
B1
44
True or False: All vitamins have the same function in the body.
False
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What is the function of Vitamin E in the body?
Protects cells from oxidative damage.
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Which vitamin is crucial for pregnant women?
Folic acid (Vitamin B9)
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Name a source of Vitamin B12.
Meat
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What is the primary function of Vitamin C?
Antioxidant and collagen synthesis.
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Fill in the blank: Vitamin ____ is important for immune function.
A
50
True or False: The body does not store water-soluble vitamins.
True
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What is the main source of Vitamin D?
Sunlight
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Which vitamin is necessary for the synthesis of red blood cells?
Vitamin B12
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Name a deficiency associated with Vitamin B3.
Pellagra
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What is the role of Vitamin K in the body?
Blood clotting.
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Fill in the blank: Vitamin ____ is essential for maintaining healthy skin.
E
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True or False: Vitamins can be toxic at high doses.
True
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What is the primary source of Vitamin B6?
Fish
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Which vitamin is involved in the synthesis of DNA?
Folate (Vitamin B9)
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Name a food high in Vitamin A.
Sweet potatoes
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What is the function of Vitamin B1?
Energy metabolism.
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Fill in the blank: Vitamin ____ supports thyroid function.
B7
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True or False: Vitamin C is also known as ascorbic acid.
True
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What is the role of Vitamin E in the immune system?
Enhances immune response.
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Which vitamin is critical for fetal development?
Folic acid (Vitamin B9)
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Name a source of Vitamin D.
Fatty fish
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What is the function of Vitamin K2?
Bone health and cardiovascular health.
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Fill in the blank: Vitamin ____ is important for energy production.
B2
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True or False: Vitamin B5 is also known as pantothenic acid.
True
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What is the main function of Vitamin B12?
Formation of red blood cells.
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Name a source of Vitamin K.
Broccoli
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What is the role of Vitamin C in iron absorption?
Enhances absorption of non-heme iron.

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