WorksheetsMinerals and Their Functions Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which mineral works together with calcium to build strong bones and teeth?
Iron
Phosphorus
Iodine
Sodium
A deficiency of calcium in adults results in:
Anaemia
Beriberi
Osteomalacia
Rickets
Iron helps the body because it:
Builds strong bones
Gives blood its colour and carries oxygen
Helps the thyroid gland
Controls blood clotting
A deficiency of iron causes:
Goitre
Anaemia
Pellagra
Night blindness
Which mineral helps the thyroid gland to make growth hormones?
Calcium
Phosphorus
Iron
Iodine
A deficiency disease for Vitamin A is:
Beriberi
Night blindness
Scurvy
Pellagra
Vitamin D is also known as the:
Healing vitamin
Sunshine vitamin
Growth vitamin
Energy vitamin
A deficiency of Vitamin D causes:
Night blindness
Rickets
Anaemia
Pellagra
Vitamin K helps the body to:
Fight infections
Heal wounds
Clot blood
Strengthen teeth
Vitamin B Complex mainly helps the body by:
Strengthening bones
Keeping nerves healthy
Helping blood to clot
Improving vision
Although water has no nutrients, it is important because it:
Helps carry oxygen
Helps digestion and removes waste
Strengthens bones
Makes red blood cells
Water helps the body to:
Increase energy
Maintain body temperature
Heal wounds
Build muscles
How much water should a person drink daily?
At least 2 glasses
At least 4 glasses
At least 6–8 glasses
At least 12 glasses
Which of the following is NOT a function of water?
Lubricates joints
Helps absorb nutrients
Provides energy
Removes waste
Besides drinking water, the body can also get water from:
Air
Fruits and vegetables
Meat only
Sunlight
