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Trace minerals, major minerals, and water

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The three major minerals involved in bone maintenance are

a)

calcium, potassium, and phosphorus.

b)

calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus.

c)

calcium, magnesium, and potassium.

d)

magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium.

2.

Which is the most abundant mineral in the body?

a)

calcium

b)

magnesium

c)

potassium

d)

sodium

3.

The adequate daily intake (AI) of fluids comes from

a)

intake of food.

b)

intake of beverages and water.

c)

intake of beverages, food, and water

d)

intake of water via respiration.

4.
Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium 
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates
5.
The body uses this to carry nutrients and waste. It also helps joints move smoothly.
a)
Fat
b)
Water
c)
Minerals
d)
Vitamin 
6.

What is the maximum daily dose of salt recommended by World Health Organization,WHO?

a)

5 g

b)

12 g

c)

5000 mg

d)

1 kg

7.

True or False: Sodium is an element on the periodic table.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Where do humans absorb most minerals?

a)

large intestine

b)

stomach

c)

liver

d)

small intestine

9.

Which of the following is an excellent source of potassium?

a)

baked potato

b)

whole wheat bread

c)

cream cheese

d)

grits

10.

Hyponatremia is the result of:

a)

dehydration

b)

overhydration

c)

excessive calcium consumption

d)

inadequate potassium consumption

11.

Sodium in U.S. diets primarily comes from:

a)

home cooking

b)

naturally occurring salt

c)

processed and restaurant foods

d)

beverages

12.

Trace minerals are those needed in daily amounts of:

a)

less than 25 mg.

b)

between 25 and 50 mg.

c)

less than 100 mg.

d)

more than 250 mg.

13.

The bioavailability of minerals can be affected by:

a)

the form of the food

b)

our nutritional status

c)

pregnancy

d)

all of these

14.

The majority of iodine intake in the US comes from

a)

milk and processed grain products

b)

iodized table salt

c)

fresh fruit

d)

salad dressing

15.

Heme iron is found in

a)

animals only

b)

plants only

c)

both animals and plants

d)

supplements only

16.

How would you identify an iodine deficiency?

a)

perform a urinalysis

b)

calculate BMI

c)

administer a vision and hearing test

d)

look for a goiter and test for hypothyroidism

17.

Why are chronic alcoholics at risk for zinc deficiency?

a)

They eat too many calories.

b)

They sleep too much.

c)

Alcohol reduces zinc absorption and increases zinc excretion via urine.

d)

Their kidneys are overworked.

18.

A naturally occurring source of iodine can be found in:

a)

vegetables

b)

poultry

c)

seafood

d)

fruit

19.

The most common mineral deficiency worldwide is:

a)

iron deficiency

b)

selenium deficiency

c)

zinc deficiency

d)

calcium deficiency

20.

The trace mineral that is not an essential nutrient is

a)

fluoride

b)

copper

c)

zinc

d)

iron