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Minerals and Their Functions Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which mineral works together with calcium to build strong bones and teeth?

a)

Iron

b)

Phosphorus

c)

Iodine

d)

Sodium

2.

A deficiency of calcium in adults results in:

a)

Anaemia

b)

Beriberi

c)

Osteomalacia

d)

Rickets

3.

Iron helps the body because it:

a)

Builds strong bones

b)

Gives blood its colour and carries oxygen

c)

Helps the thyroid gland

d)

Controls blood clotting

4.

A deficiency of iron causes:

a)

Goitre

b)

Anaemia

c)

Pellagra

d)

Night blindness

5.

Which mineral helps the thyroid gland to make growth hormones?

a)

Calcium

b)

Phosphorus

c)

Iron

d)

Iodine

6.

A deficiency disease for Vitamin A is:

a)

Beriberi

b)

Night blindness

c)

Scurvy

d)

Pellagra

7.

Vitamin D is also known as the:

a)

Healing vitamin

b)

Sunshine vitamin

c)

Growth vitamin

d)

Energy vitamin

8.

A deficiency of Vitamin D causes:

a)

Night blindness

b)

Rickets

c)

Anaemia

d)

Pellagra

9.

Vitamin K helps the body to:

a)

Fight infections

b)

Heal wounds

c)

Clot blood

d)

Strengthen teeth

10.

Vitamin B Complex mainly helps the body by:

a)

Strengthening bones

b)

Keeping nerves healthy

c)

Helping blood to clot

d)

Improving vision

11.

Although water has no nutrients, it is important because it:

a)

Helps carry oxygen

b)

Helps digestion and removes waste

c)

Strengthens bones

d)

Makes red blood cells

12.

Water helps the body to:

a)

Increase energy

b)

Maintain body temperature

c)

Heal wounds

d)

Build muscles

13.

How much water should a person drink daily?

a)

At least 2 glasses

b)

At least 4 glasses

c)

At least 6–8 glasses

d)

At least 12 glasses

14.

Which of the following is NOT a function of water?

a)

Lubricates joints

b)

Helps absorb nutrients

c)

Provides energy

d)

Removes waste

15.

Besides drinking water, the body can also get water from:

a)

Air

b)

Fruits and vegetables

c)

Meat only

d)

Sunlight