Major & Trace Mineral Quiz

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Nutrition. Quiz on Trace minerals and Major Minerals

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1.

Edema and hypertension are toxicity symptoms of which major mineral?
- A.
  
  Sodium
- B.
  
  Calcium
- C.
  
  Magnesium
- D.
  
  Sulfate
2.

Legumes, whole grains, seeds, and seafood are good sources of
- A.
  
  Flouride
- B.
  
  Zinc
- C.
  
  Selenium
- D.
  
  Copper
3.

The extracellular major minerals
- A.
  
  Calcium
- B.
  
  Magnesium
- C.
  
  Sodium
- D.
  
  Iron
- E.
  
  Chloride
4.

Enlargement of the thyroid gland due to iodine deficiency
- A.
  
  Metalloenzyme
- B.
  
  Chelate
- C.
  
  Thyrogoiter
- D.
  
  Goiter
5.

Maintains normal fluid & electrolyte balance
- A.
  
  Chloride
- B.
  
  Zinc
- C.
  
  Phosphorus
- D.
  
  Calcium
6.

Used in energy metabolism and RNA & DNA
- A.
  
  Chromium
- B.
  
  Calcium
- C.
  
  Potassium
- D.
  
  Phophorus
7.

Maintains normal fluid and electrolyte balance
- A.
  
  Potassium
- B.
  
  Phosphorus
- C.
  
  Sodium
- D.
  
  Chloride
8.

Part of hemoglobin, myoglobin, and iss necessary for muscle utilization
- A.
  
  Zinc
- B.
  
  Iodine
- C.
  
  Chromium
- D.
  
  Iron
9.

Potassium maintains normal fluid and electrolyte balance and maintains the health of bones and teeth
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

Stabilizes protein shape
- A.
  
  Sulfate
- B.
  
  Zinc
- C.
  
  Copper
- D.
  
  Molybdenum
11.

If this mineral gets into the heart, it can stop it
- A.
  
  Phosphorus
- B.
  
  Potassium
- C.
  
  Calcium
- D.
  
  Selenium
12.

Found in the bones and teeth
- A.
  
  Sulfate
- B.
  
  Flouride
- C.
  
  Magnesium
13.

Deficiency symptoms of weakness, confusion, convulsions, hallucinations, bizzare muscle movements
14.

Toxicity symptoms include loss and brittleness of hair and nails, skin rash, fatigue, central nervous system disorders, and garlic breath
- A.
  
  Chromium
- B.
  
  Copper
- C.
  
  Selenium
- D.
  
  Iron
15.

Too little of this trace mineral causes bone abnormalities
- A.
  
  Zinc
- B.
  
  Manganese
- C.
  
  Copper
- D.
  
  Selenium
16.

Found in red meats, shellfish, whole grains, fortified cereals
- A.
  
  Zinc
- B.
  
  Potassium
- C.
  
  Chromium
- D.
  
  Selenium
17.

Heme iron is found in
- A.
  
  Water
- B.
  
  Fish, poultry, meat
- C.
  
  Dark green veggies and fruit
- D.
  
  Seafood
18.

Found in Seafood
- A.
  
  Iodine
- B.
  
  Copper
- C.
  
  Iron
- D.
  
  Flouride
- E.
  
  Manganese
19.

Inhances insulin, found in meat, whole grains, brewers yeast
- A.
  
  Magnesium
- B.
  
  Chromium
- C.
  
  Selenium
20.

Deficiency in this mineral causes stunted growth in children and osteoporosis in adults
- A.
  
  Magnesium
- B.
  
  Calcium
- C.
  
  Chloride
21.

Transports Vitamin A throughout the body
- A.
  
  Copper
- B.
  
  Molybdenum
- C.
  
  Zinc
- D.
  
  Iodine
22.

RDA for Sodium for men and women is
- A.
  
  1500mg
- B.
  
  2000mg
- C.
  
  250mg
- D.
  
  2300mg
23.

Calcium is responsible for mineralization of bones and teeth, nerve functioning and blood clotting
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
24.

Maintains the health of bones and teeth
- A.
  
  Flouride
- B.
  
  Manganese
- C.
  
  Potassium
25.

RDA for Calcium for men and women is
- A.
  
  100mg
- B.
  
  2500mg
- C.
  
  1000mg
- D.
  
  850mg