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WorksheetsMinerals
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which vitamin helps in the production of red blood cells and supplies oxygen to cells?
iron
protein
copper
calcium
What are the best sources of calcium in the American Diet?
ice cream & cake
apples & oranges
milk & dairy products
bread & pasta
Major minerals are considered major because...
They are more important.
Foods have higher amounts.
The body has more amounts of major minerals than trace minerals.
Which of the following hormones directly control calcium absorption? Select all that apply
Vitamin D
Parathyroid Hormone
Adrenaline
Calcitonin
Low calcium in the blood is known as
hypokalemia
hypophosphatemia
hypocalcemia
hypothyroidism
Which of the following are factors can lead to loss of bone density or osteoporosis?
chronic calcium deficiency
Drinking lots of milk
Eating yogurt
Lack of physical activity
The major minerals that influence water balance outside of the cells are? Select all that apply.
Sodium
Potassium
Chloride
Magnesium
This major mineral is found abundantly in gastric secretions
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Calcium
Chloride
All of the following is TRUE about major mineral, Except:
Magnesium is an example of major mineral
Calcium is an example of major mineral
Phosphorus is an example of major mineral
needed less than 100 mg/day
All of the following are major mineral, EXCEPT?
magnesium
calcium
iron
phosphorus
Which of the following is TRUE about trace mineral?
needed >100 mg/day or present >0.01% of body weight
iron is an example of trace mineral
calcium is an example of trace mineral
phosphorus is an example of trace mineral
This mineral helps to synthesize thyroxine.
Fluoride
Iodine
Calcium
Potassium
Excess calcium can lead to: Select all that apply
calcification of the soft tissues
Positive Chvostek's sign
decrease absorption of other minerals such as iron, zinc, magnesium and phosphorus
Positive Trousseau's sign
Phosphorus is important for: Select all that apply
Bone and tooth formation
Acid-Base Balance
Eye Sight
Energy Metabolism
True or False: The American diet is typically deficient in sodium.
True
False
Potassium is a major electrolyte found
inside the cell
outside the cell
I don't know
what is potassium?
A goiter is typically found with which mineral deficiency?
Fluoride
Chloride
Iodine
Calcium
Selenium is found consistently in:
animal products
vegetable oils
rice
potatoes
Inhalation toxicity of this nutrient typically occurs in miners
Copper
Chromium
Magnesium
Manganese
This trace mineral is thought to reduce insulin resistance by being an essential component of the glucose tolerance factor.
Copper
Sodium
Chromium
Manganese
