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WorksheetsMinerals
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 17mins
The two classifications of minerals are ____ minerals and ____ minerals.
(a)
The degree to which a mineral gets absorbed and used in the body can be affected by...
how much of the mineral is already present in the body
ingesting certain vitamins
whether the food containing the mineral is cooked or not
how quickly you eat your food
If you ingest more of a mineral than your body needs, your body will...
absorb more of the mineral than your body needs
only absorb a little more of the mineral
not absorb any more of the mineral
If your body is lacking a sufficient amount of a mineral, your body will...
absorb more of the mineral than your body needs if you consume that mineral
only absorb a little more of the mineral if you consume that mineral
not absorb any more of the mineral if you consume that mineral
Your body needs major minerals in amounts greater than ____ milligrams per day, but it only needs trace minerals in amounts less than ____ milligrams per day.
(a)
The most abundant major mineral in your body is...
calcium (Ca)
chloride (Cl)
sodium (Na)
phosphorus (P)
The SECOND most abundant major mineral in your body is...
calcium (Ca)
chloride (Cl)
sodium (Na)
phosphorus (P)
Which two major minerals do people in the United States tend to get too much of?
calcium (Ca)
chloride (Cl)
sodium (Na)
phosphorus (P)
Which two major minerals get stored in, and help form bones and teeth?
calcium (Ca)
chloride (Cl)
sodium (Na)
phosphorus (P)
Which two major minerals help keep the acid/base balance in the body?
calcium (Ca)
chloride (Cl)
sodium (Na)
phosphorus (P)
Which major mineral makes proteins for cellular growth and helps make ATP?
calcium (Ca)
chloride (Cl)
sodium (Na)
phosphorus (P)
Which major mineral helps with muscle and nerve function?
potassium (K)
magnesium (Mg)
sulfur (S)
Which major mineral can be found in the protein keratin, and helps form collagen in the body?
potassium (K)
magnesium (Mg)
sulfur (S)
Which major mineral helps with muscle contraction and regulates the mineral balance in bodily fluids?
potassium (K)
magnesium (Mg)
sulfur (S)
The most abundant trace mineral in the body is...
copper (Cu)
iron (Fe)
manganese (Mn)
zinc (Zn)
A deficiency of which two trace minerals can cause anemia (low red blood cell count)?
copper (Cu)
iron (Fe)
manganese (Mn)
zinc (Zn)
Which trace mineral is part of some enzymes in your body, and helps metabolize carbohydrates, fats, and amino acids?
copper (Cu)
iron (Fe)
manganese (Mn)
zinc (Zn)
Which trace mineral supports a healthy immune system?
copper (Cu)
iron (Fe)
manganese (Mn)
zinc (Zn)
Which trace mineral is unique because all of it gets absorbed in the body?
chromium (Cr)
fluoride (F)
iodine (I)
molybdenum (Mo)
selenium (Se)
Which trace mineral is important for developing healthy teeth and bones?
chromium (Cr)
fluoride (F)
iodine (I)
molybdenum (Mo)
selenium (Se)
Which trace mineral reduces blood sugar, and lowers the risk of prediabetes?
chromium (Cr)
fluoride (F)
iodine (I)
molybdenum (Mo)
selenium (Se)
Which trace mineral is also an enzyme and helps break down amino acids?
chromium (Cr)
fluoride (F)
iodine (I)
molybdenum (Mo)
selenium (Se)
Which trace mineral helps with the functioning of the thyroid gland?
chromium (Cr)
fluoride (F)
iodine (I)
molybdenum (Mo)
selenium (Se)
How are the trace minerals arsenic, boron, nickel, silicon and vanadium different from other trace minerals in the body?
