Less important minor minerals revision - week 12

Question 1

Manganese

- main function

Answer 1

cofactor of several enzymes - involved in carbohydrate metabolism and antioxidant protection

Question 2

Manganese

- food source

Answer 2

nuts, legumes, tea

Question 3

Chromium

- main function

Answer 3

enhances insulin action

Question 4

Chromium

- food source

Answer 4

eggs, liver, whole grain, nut, mushroom

Question 5

Fluoride

- main function

Answer 5

increases resistence of tooth enamel to dental caries: mineralization of bone and teeth

Question 6

Fluoride

- food source

Answer 6

fluoridated water, toothpaste, dental treatment

Question 7

molybedenum

- main function

Answer 7

cofactor for several enzymes

Question 8

molybedenum

- food source

Answer 8

grains, nuts and legumes