Microminerals

Question 1

Microminerals

Answer 1

Iron, Fe
Copper, Cu
Manganese, Mn
Zinc, Zn
Iodine, I
Selenium, Se

Question 2

Fe use:

Answer 2

Carrying O2 around body

Chicken, turkey, beef, brocoli

Question 3

Fe deficiency:

Answer 3

Poor growth & anaemia

Question 4

Fe excess:

Answer 4

Interferes with P absorption

Toxicity

Question 5

Cu use:

Answer 5

• Formation of melanin
• linked w Fe metabolism & absorption
  Kale, spinach, flax seeds

Question 6

Cu deficiency:

Answer 6

anaemia

coarse/dull coat

Question 7

Cu excess:

Answer 7

anaemia

Question 8

Mn use

Answer 8

bone growth, cartilage
thyroid fnx
salmon, egg, chicken, spinach

Question 9

Mn deficiency (rare)

Answer 9

Poor growth
Repro. problems
Skin & hair abnormalities

Question 10

Mn excess

Answer 10

anaemia (competes w Fe)

slowed growth

Question 11

Zn use

Answer 11

enzyme functions
Protein synthesis
Skin & coat health
Chicken, turkey, spinach, seafood

Question 12

Zn deficiency

Answer 12

Fertility issues
Bone & joint problems
Decreased healing

Question 13

Zn excess

Answer 13

Destruction of RBCs
Liver damage
Kidney failure

Question 14

Iodine use

Answer 14

Thyroid hormone synthesis - metabolism

dairy, fish, eggs, supplements

Question 15

Iodine deficiency (rare)

Answer 15

Enlarged/overactive thyroid

High grain diet/high Ca

Question 16

Se use

Answer 16

enzymes, protects cells from damage

Question 17

Se deficiency

Answer 17

Low immunity
Muscle cramping
Low stress tolerance