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WorksheetsNutrients - Minerals
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins
The mineral that helps regulate blood clotting, nerve activity and other body processes is:
calcium
phosphorus
magnesium
iron
The mineral that works with calcium to build strong bones and teeth, helps make body cells and helps to release energy from carbs, proteins and fats is:
phosphorus
magnesium
copper
The mineral that helps control the fluid balance of the body, with a regular heart beat and other muscle functions is:
potassium
zinc
copper
The mineral that helps make hemoglobin and prevents anemia is:
fluoride
iodine
iron
If you have anemia, what symptoms would you experience? Select all that apply.
feeling tired
pale skin
feeling hot
nervousness
The mineral that helps prevent thyroid problems is:
iodine
zinc
sodium
phosphorus
The mineral that helps support a healthy immune system is:
zinc
potassium
fluorine
The mineral that helps form hemoglobin, collagen, and prevents anemia and abnormal bones is:
copper
iodine
selenium
The mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and strengthens bones is:
fluoride
zinc
magnesium
The mineral that helps control the fluid balance of the body but may cause hypertension if consumed in too large of amounts is:
iron
sodium
zinc
The main source of fluoride in your diet is:
milk
soda
city water supply
rural water supply
A good source of most trace minerals is:
water
fish
oranges
whole grain foods
A good source of both calcium and magnesium is:
dairy products
green vegetables
poultry
fruit
A good source of both potassium and phosphorus is:
meat, poultry and fish
potatoes onions and fruit
tofu
