MINERALS QUIZ

Chronic consumption of excess selenium can lead to

muscle weakness,

brittle hair and nails.

TPN

diarrhea.

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Examples of goitrogenic foods are and .

cassava and lettuce

raw cabbage and turnips

turnips and corn

rutabagas and okra

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Which of the following carbohydrate is effective in promoting the calcium absorption?

Lactose

Xylose

Sucrose

Maltose

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Which of the following is not a function of iron?

Immune function

Brain function

Gene regulation

Oxygen transport

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Which of the following vitamin is essential for the absorption of calcium from the intestinal tract?

Vitamin D

Vitamin B6

Vitamin B12

Vitamin E

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The mineral which aids in the utilization of iron and in hemoglobin synthesis is

copper

cobalt

calcium

phosphorus

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Adding __________ to a breakfast of cereal will help your body absorb iron.

orange juice

milk

coffee

water

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Which of the following ion is required for the development of sound teeth with resistance to tooth decay?

Magnesium ion

Fluoride ion

Chloride ion

Sodium ion

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Which of the following is required as a component of blood hemoglobin?

Calcium

Copper

Magnesium

Iron

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Manganese is needed for

muscle strengthening

normal bone structure

both (a) and (b)

reproduction and functioning of central nervous system

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