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WorksheetsCalcium and Iron
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following foods is particularly well-known as a rich source of iron?
Oranges
Spinach
Milk
Bananas
Which of these food groups is the most common and well-absorbed source of calcium?
Dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheese)
Citrus fruits (oranges, lemons)
Red meats (beef, lamb)
Poultry (chicken, turkey)
A severe deficiency in iron leads to which specific health condition?
Osteoporosis
Scurvy
Anemia
Rickets
What is the bone-weakening disorder in adults, characterized by brittle and fragile bones, that is strongly linked to long-term low calcium intake?
Anemia
Goiter
Osteoporosis
Pellagra
Besides dairy, which of the following is a good plant-based source of calcium?
Fortified tofu
Apples
Chicken breast
Rice
Which of these foods is a rich source of heme iron, which is the most readily absorbed type?
Lentils
Red meat
Broccoli
Yogurt
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?
Iron
Potassium
Calcium
Zinc
What is the primary function of iron in the human body?
Building strong bones and teeth
Transporting oxygen in the blood
Regulating heart rhythm
Improving night vision
Which of these plant-based foods is considered a good source of both iron and calcium?
Carrots
Dark leafy greens (like kale or collard greens)
Watermelon
Corn
Common symptoms like fatigue, weakness, pale skin, and shortness of breath are characteristic of a deficiency in which mineral?
Calcium
Iron
Sodium
Iodine
