Question 1

What are minerals?

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Inorganic elements found on the periodic table.

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Organic substances needed in small amounts for body functions.

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Essential nutrients that are needed in large quantities.

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Substances that provide few calories.

Question 2

What are the two classifications of minerals?

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Macrominerals and microminerals

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Water-soluble and fat-soluble minerals

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Organic and inorganic minerals

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Major and minor minerals

Question 3

What is the function of calcium and phosphorous?

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Builds and strengthens bones and teeth

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Involved in energy metabolism

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Important for red blood cell formation

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Improves eyesight

Question 4

What condition is caused by a deficiency in calcium?

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Osteoporosis

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Beriberi

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Kwashiorkor

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Goiter

Question 5

What is a good food source for calcium and phosphorous?

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Dairy products

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Vegetables

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Fruits

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Grains

Question 6

What is a function of magnesium?

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Needed for nerve activity and enzymatic reactions

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Regulates water balance

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Regulates pH balance

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Required for blood clotting

Question 7

What is a function of sulfur?

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Maintains acid-base level

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Regulates fluid balance

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Need for function of nerves and muscles

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Involved in energy metabolism

Question 8

What is NOT a function of sodium, potassium, and chloride?

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Involved in energy metabolism

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Maintains proper pH levels in body fluids

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Regulates fluid balance

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Potassium helps maintain a normal heartbeat

Question 9

Table salt has both sodium and chloride.

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true

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false

Question 10

What is the function of iron?

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Carries oxygen from lungs to cells through red blood cells

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Component of bones and teeth

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Required for blood clotting

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Required for muscle and nerve activity

Question 11

What condition is caused by iron deficiency?

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Anemia

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Osteoporosis

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Goiter

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Beriberi

Question 12

What is the function of zinc?

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Heals wounds and resists infections

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Needed for thyroid hormone production

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Needed for brain development

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Component of bones and teeth

Question 13

What is the function of iodine?

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Synthesizes thyroid hormones that regulate energy production

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Activates enzymes involved in metabolism

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Required for muscle and nerve activity

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Component of insulin

Question 14

What are good food sources of iodine?

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Seafood and iodized salt

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Nuts and beans

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Liver, beef, pork

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Spinach

Question 15

What condition is caused by a lack of iodine?

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Goiter

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Hemochromatosis

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Beriberi

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Anemia

Question 16

What is the function of fluoride?

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Prevents cavities and tooth decay

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Maintains acid-base balance

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Component of stomach hydrochloric acid

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Synthesizes thyroid hormones

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a good source of fluoride?

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Fruits and vegetables

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Water

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Seaweed and seafood

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Toothpaste

Question 18

What is the function of selenium?

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Works with vitamin E as an antioxidant

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Needed for chemical reactions involving energy metabolism

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Component of insulin

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Needed for nerve activity

Question 19

What is the function of copper?

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Makes hemoglobin and collagen

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Maintains pH balance

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Component of bones and teeth

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Activates muscles and nerves

Question 20

What is the function of chromium?

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Works with insulin in glucose metabolism

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Needed for growth and development

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Required for enzymatic reactions

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Needed for brain development

Question 21

What is the function of manganese?

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Involved in enzyme function and skeletal development

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Needed for brain function

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Maintains water balance

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Provides immunity

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