Minerals

Question 1

List the macro minerals

Answer 1

Calcium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium
Magnesium

Question 2

List the micro minerals

Answer 2

Iron
Zinc
Iodine
Selenium
Copper
Manganese
Chromium
Fluoride
Molybdenum

Question 3

What is the source of calcium

Answer 3

Dairy products, leafy greens

Question 4

What is the importance (function) of calcium

Answer 4

Bone health
Muscle function

Question 5

What is the effect of calcium deficiency

Answer 5

Osteoporosis
Muscle spasm

Question 6

What is the source of phosphorus

Answer 6

Meat
Diary products

Question 7

What is the importance of phosphorus

Answer 7

Bone and teeth formation

Question 8

What is the effect of deficiency of phosphorus

Answer 8

Weak bones
Fatigue

Question 9

What is the source of potassium

Answer 9

Fruits
Vegetables

Question 10

What is the importance of potassium

Answer 10

Nerve and muscle function

Question 11

What is the effect of deficiency of potassium

Answer 11

Weakness
Irregular heart beat

Question 12

What is the source of sodium

Answer 12

Table salt
Processed food

Question 13

What is the importance of sodium

Answer 13

Fluid balance
Nerve function

Question 14

What is the effect of sodium deficiency

Answer 14

Hyponatremia
Fatigue

Question 15

What is the source of magnesium

Answer 15

Nuts
Whole grains

Question 16

What is the importance of magnesium

Answer 16

Enzyme activation
Nerve function

Question 17

What is the effect of magnesium deficiency

Answer 17

Muscle cramps
Seizure

Question 18

What is the source of iron

Answer 18

Red meat
Beans

Question 19

What is the importance of iron

Answer 19

Oxygen transport in blood

Question 20

What is the effect of iron deficiency

Answer 20

Anemia
Fatigue

Question 21

What is the source of zinc

Answer 21

Meat
Shellfish

Question 22

What is the importance of zinc

Answer 22

Immune function
Wound healing

Question 23

What is the effect of zinc deficiency

Answer 23

Growth retardation
Weak immunity

Question 24

What is the source of iodine

Answer 24

Seafood
Iodized salt

Question 25

What is the importance of iodine

Answer 25

Thyroid hormone synthesis

Question 26

What is the effect of iodine deficiency

Answer 26

Goiter
Hypothyroidism

Question 27

What is the source of selenium

Answer 27

Seafood
Nuts

Question 28

What is he importance of selenium

Answer 28

Antioxidant enzyme activity

Question 29

What is the effect of selenium deficiency

Answer 29

Weakened immunity
Oxidative stress

Question 30

What is the source of copper

Answer 30

Shellfish
Nuts

Question 31

What is the importance of copper

Answer 31

Iron metabolism
Immune function

Question 32

What is the effect of copper deficiency

Answer 32

Anemia
Weak immunity

Question 33

What is the source of manganese

Answer 33

Whole grains
Nuts

Question 34

What is the importance of manganese

Answer 34

Bone formation
Metabolism

Question 35

What is the effect of manganese deficiency

Answer 35

Bone malformation
Fertility issues

Question 36

What is the source of chromium

Answer 36

Whole grains
Meat

Question 37

What is the importance of chromium

Answer 37

Blood sugar regulation

Question 38

What is the effect of chromium deficiency

Answer 38

Impaired glucose tolerance

Question 39

What is the source of fluoride

Answer 39

Water
Toothpaste

Question 40

What is the importance of fluoride

Answer 40

Tooth enamel strength

Question 41

What is the effect of fluoride deficiency

Answer 41

Tooth decay

Question 42

What is the source of molybdenum

Answer 42

Legumes
Grains

Question 43

What is the importance of molybdenum

Answer 43

Enzyme co-factor

Question 44

What is the effect of molybdenum deficiency

Answer 44

Rare
Metabolic issues