Macrominerals

Macrominerals differ from microminerals because

• these are required at trace level

• these are found in larger quantities in the body

• these are required at levels of 100mg or more

Flouride, Iodide, Iron and selenium are

• macrominerals

• microminerals

Calcium and sodium are

• microminerals

• macrominerals

Intake of Calcium above the URL of 2500mg/day increases the risk of developing kidney stones

• True

• False

Calcium in non-dairy milk and cheeses

• is absorbed at the same level as in dairy products

• is absorbed at a higher level compared to dairy products

• is absorbed at a lower level compared to dairy products

Parathyroid hormone and calcitonin are key factors in controlling blood calcium levels

• False

• True

Enough sodium chloride can be obtained in the diet from natural food

• True

• False

Magnesium is mainly found in meat and meat products

• True

• False

Whilst excess sodium chloride can increase blood pressure, excess potassium chloride has no health repercussions.

• False

• True

Phosphorous is not required in the diet, as Vitamin D helps its formation in the body

• True

• False