Minerals Quiz

Which mineral works with phosphorus and vitamin D to form and maintain strong bones and teeth?

• Potassium

• Iron

• Calcium

• Sodium Chloride

What is the deficiency disease caused by insufficient calcium in the body?

• Osteoporosis

• Anaemia

• Diarrhoea

• Hypertension

Which mineral is needed for the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach for digestion?

• Phosphorus

• Iron

• Sodium Chloride

• Potassium

What is the function of iron in the body?

• Regulates chemical processes

• Enables body movements

• Maintains structural components of bones and teeth

• Forms haemoglobin and myoglobin

Which mineral works with sodium to regulate the movement of minerals and fluids in and out of the body cells?

• Potassium

• Phosphorus

• Iron

• Calcium

What of the following are good sources of phosphorus?

• Chicken Livers

• Beef

• Mackerel

• Soya sauce

Which mineral activates enzymes that speed up chemical reactions in the body to release energy during cellular respiration?

• Potassium

• Iron

• Calcium

• Sodium Chloride

What are the sources of sodium chloride?

• Kimchi, Soy Sauce

• Beef, Mutton

• Potatoes, Sunflower Seeds

• Milk, Cheese, Yoghurt

Which two minerals are essential for normal nerve impulse transmission in the body?

• Phosphorus and Calcium

• Iron and Sodium

• Sodium and Potassium

• Potassium and Phosphorus