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Calcium and Iron

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
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1.

Which of the following foods is particularly well-known as a rich source of iron?

a)

Oranges

b)

Spinach

c)

Milk

d)

Bananas

2.

Which of these food groups is the most common and well-absorbed source of calcium?

a)

Dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheese)

b)

Citrus fruits (oranges, lemons)

c)

Red meats (beef, lamb)

d)

Poultry (chicken, turkey)

3.

A severe deficiency in iron leads to which specific health condition?

a)

Osteoporosis

b)

Scurvy

c)

Anemia

d)

Rickets

4.

What is the bone-weakening disorder in adults, characterized by brittle and fragile bones, that is strongly linked to long-term low calcium intake?

a)

Anemia

b)

Goiter

c)

Osteoporosis

d)

Pellagra

5.

Besides dairy, which of the following is a good plant-based source of calcium?

a)

Fortified tofu

b)

Apples

c)

Chicken breast

d)

Rice

6.

Which of these foods is a rich source of heme iron, which is the most readily absorbed type?

a)

Lentils

b)

Red meat

c)

Broccoli

d)

Yogurt

7.

Rickets is a condition in children that involves the softening and weakening of bones. It is most directly linked to a deficiency in Vitamin D, which is essential for the absorption of which mineral?

a)

Iron

b)

Potassium

c)

Calcium

d)

Zinc

8.

What is the primary function of iron in the human body?

a)

Building strong bones and teeth

b)

Transporting oxygen in the blood

c)

Regulating heart rhythm

d)

Improving night vision

9.

Which of these plant-based foods is considered a good source of both iron and calcium?

a)

Carrots

b)

Dark leafy greens (like kale or collard greens)

c)

Watermelon

d)

Corn

10.

Common symptoms like fatigue, weakness, pale skin, and shortness of breath are characteristic of a deficiency in which mineral?

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Sodium

d)

Iodine