Mineral Basics Quiz Competition (General & Major)

Human body requires minerals in very small amounts.

• True

• False

Like vitamins, minerals are considered as organic elements.

• True

• False

The more a food is processed, the more minerals that are available.

• True

• False

Minerals are categorised as major or trace based on the amount in the body & the amount needed in the diet.

• True

• False

Trace minerals are found in human body more than 5 g.

• True

• False

Which of the following is not a major mineral?

• Calcium

• Potassium

• zinc

• Iron

• Chloride

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and found mainly in bone & teeth.

• True

• False

Phosphorus is a key component of DNA. But inadequate take of this mineral is rare as it is widespread in food.

• True

• False

The most important health issue that is influenced by overconsumption of (a)   is hypertension

The most important source of dietary sodium and chloride is (a)   .