HEALTH, NUTRITION & FITNESS • VITAMINS & MINERALS

Title: Scary Scurvy At Sea

FCAT Questions

Directions: Read the passage, then answer all the questions below. Answer multiple-choice questions by circling the letter of the answer that you select. Write your answer to the “Read, Think, and Explain” question on the lines provided.

1. Sailors developed scurvy at sea mainly due to which one of the following causes?

A. Poor body hydration
B. Lack of vegetable consumption
C. Rotten food products
D. Vitamin toxicity

Answer: B

2. Which one of the following food items contains the least amount of Vitamin C?

A. Lemons
B. Oranges
C. Limes
D. Milk

Answer: D

3. Which one of the following statements is false concerning ascorbic acid?

A. It is a fat soluble vitamin
B. Prevents gingivitis
C. Promotes a healthy immune system
D. It is found in sweet potatoes

Answer: A

4. Explain how Dr. Lind’s experiment at sea contributed to the prevention of scurvy.