WorksheetsTrace minerals, major minerals, and water
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The three major minerals involved in bone maintenance are
calcium, potassium, and phosphorus.
calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus.
calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium.
Which is the most abundant mineral in the body?
calcium
magnesium
potassium
sodium
The adequate daily intake (AI) of fluids comes from
intake of food.
intake of beverages and water.
intake of beverages, food, and water
intake of water via respiration.
What is the maximum daily dose of salt recommended by World Health Organization,WHO?
5 g
12 g
5000 mg
1 kg
True or False: Sodium is an element on the periodic table.
True
False
Where do humans absorb most minerals?
large intestine
stomach
liver
small intestine
Which of the following is an excellent source of potassium?
baked potato
whole wheat bread
cream cheese
grits
Hyponatremia is the result of:
dehydration
overhydration
excessive calcium consumption
inadequate potassium consumption
Sodium in U.S. diets primarily comes from:
home cooking
naturally occurring salt
processed and restaurant foods
beverages
Trace minerals are those needed in daily amounts of:
less than 25 mg.
between 25 and 50 mg.
less than 100 mg.
more than 250 mg.
The bioavailability of minerals can be affected by:
the form of the food
our nutritional status
pregnancy
all of these
The majority of iodine intake in the US comes from
milk and processed grain products
iodized table salt
fresh fruit
salad dressing
Heme iron is found in
animals only
plants only
both animals and plants
supplements only
How would you identify an iodine deficiency?
perform a urinalysis
calculate BMI
administer a vision and hearing test
look for a goiter and test for hypothyroidism
Why are chronic alcoholics at risk for zinc deficiency?
They eat too many calories.
They sleep too much.
Alcohol reduces zinc absorption and increases zinc excretion via urine.
Their kidneys are overworked.
A naturally occurring source of iodine can be found in:
vegetables
poultry
seafood
fruit
The most common mineral deficiency worldwide is:
iron deficiency
selenium deficiency
zinc deficiency
calcium deficiency
The trace mineral that is not an essential nutrient is
fluoride
copper
zinc
iron
