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Quest Vitamins LTD,
8 Venture Way,
Aston Science Park,
Birmingham,
B7 4AP.

Tel: 0121 359 0056
Fax: 0121 359 0313
Email: info@questvitamins.co.uk
Registered in England No. 2530437

Quest Health Library - Test Your Knowledge

B COMPLEX

For information, please refer to the 'Vitamins' section of the Quest Health Library.

Q1. Which of these foods are high in the B Complex vitamins - true or false? (10 marks)
a) Spinach True False
b) Liver True False
c) Oranges True False
d) Wholemeal bread True False
e) Milk True False
f) Yeast extract True False
g) Brown rice True False
h) Salmon True False
i) Potatoes True False
j) Nuts True False
 
Q2. Individually, deficiencies of some B vitamins have been associated with particular illnesses. Match the B vitamin deficiency associated with each disease. (4 marks)

1. Pellagra

2. Beri-beri
3. Pernicious anaemia
4. Seborrhoeic dermatitis
 
Q3. Match each of the following B vitamins with the appropriate function - each requires a different response: (6 marks)

1. B2

2. B5
3. B6
4. B12
5. B3
6. Folic acid
 
Q4. Are the following statements true or false? (5 marks)
1) Folic acid is needed for the health of the developing foetus True False
2) B vitamins are involved in the release of energy from fats, carbohydrates and proteins True False
3) Healthy new cells rely on B vitamins being present True False
4) B vitamins help nerves to remain in good condition True False
5) Together with Vitamin C, the B vitamins help the body deal with the effects of stress True False