Minerals Flashcard

Front

Which mineral is not included in the major category? Potassium, Sulfur, Copper, Sodium

Back

Copper

Front

Which mineral is part of the major category? Options: Boron, Silicon, Potassium, Cobalt

Back

Potassium

Front

Which of the following is a major mineral? Iodine, Silicon, Chloride, Cobalt

Back

Chloride

Front

Which of the following is not a major mineral? Calcium, Potassium, Copper, Sodium

Back

Copper

Front

What role does sodium play in muscle function?

Back

Influences contraction and relaxation of muscles

Front

What health issue can too much sodium cause?

Back

High blood pressure

Front

Which of the following is used as a leavening agent in baking? Disodium phosphate, Sodium nitrate, Baking powder, Sodium alginate

Back

Baking powder

Front

Which of these is not typically used as a food additive? Disodium phosphate, Sodium alginate, Sodium chloride, Monosodium glutamate (MSG)

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Sodium chloride

Front

What percentage of calcium is stored in the bones?

Back

99%

Front

How much calcium is recommended daily for females aged 19-50?

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1,000 mg