Q1 Minerals

Minerals are classified as:

• Organic elements

• Inorganic elements

• Compounds

• Vitamins

Which of the following is a function of minerals?

• Providing energy

• Building tissue

• Breaking down enzymes

• Producing vitamins

Major minerals are required in amounts greater than:

• 10 mg/day

• 50 mg/day

• 100 mg/day

• 150 mg/day

Trace minerals are required in amounts less than:

• 10 mg/day

• 50 mg/day

• 100 mg/day

• 150 mg/day

Calcium is a:

• Trace mineral

• Major mineral

• Micro mineral

• Vitamin

Which mineral helps in blood clotting?

• Sodium

• Potassium

• Calcium

• Magnesium

Which mineral is a part of antioxidants?

• Iron

• Zinc

• Selenium

• Copper

Anemia can be caused by a deficiency of:

• Zinc

• Iron

• Iodine

• Fluorine

Which mineral affects the sense of taste and smell?

• Zinc

• Selenium

• Copper

• Iron

Fluoride is important for:

• Red blood cell production

• Thyroid hormone production

• Preventing tooth decay

• Immune system function