Mineral Basic Quiz Competition - Trace

​ The predominant form of iron in animal foods.

• heme iron

• non-heme iron

The most common form of nutritional deficiency.

• Manganese Deficiency

• Copper Deficiency

• Iron Deficiency

• Molybdenum Deficiency

Which trace mineral is essential for the production of thyroid hormones?

• Chromium

• Fluoride

• Manganese

• Iodine

Fluoride promotes bone & teeth mineralisation and protects teeth from decay.

• True

• False

What does Iron do?

• Promotes hormone production

• Creates a red blood cell pigment

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  Develops adult teeth

• Helps enzymes perform

Works with insulin to transfer glucose from the bloodstream into the body’s cells

• Chromium

• Copper

• Manganese

• Selenium

Which of the following is one important function of copper in the human body?

• Regulating blood glucose levels with insulin

• Assisting iron in the formation of hemoglobin

• Strengthening tooth enamel to prevent cavities

• Maintaining fluid balance in body cells

Which of the following is a main function of selenium in the body?

• Helping blood clot

• Strengthening bones and teeth

• Acting as an antioxidant that protects cells

• Maintaining fluid balance

Which of the following foods is one of the best sources of zinc?

• Apples

• White rice

• Carrots

• Oysters