Nutrition Unit: Minerals

Question 1

What mineral develops/ maintains bones and teeth, clotting of red blood, normal heart and muscle action, and nerve function?

Answer 1

Calcium

Question 2

What mineral develops/maintains bones and teeth, maintains blood acid-base balance, metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, a constituent of body cells?

Answer 2

Phosphorus

Question 3

What mineral constituent of bones, muscles, red blood cells, Healthy muscles and nerves, and Metabolism of carbohydrates and fats?

Answer 3

Magnesium

Question 4

What mineral fluid balance, acid-base balance, regulates muscles and nerves, and glucose (sugar) absorption?

Answer 4

Sodium

Question 5

What mineral helps fluid balance, regular heart rhythm, cell metabolism, proper nerve function, and regulates contraction of muscles?

Answer 5

Potassium

Question 6

What mineral helps in fluid balance, acid-base balance, and the formation of hydrochloric acid?

Answer 6

Chlorine

Question 7

What mineral helps with healthy skin, hair, and nails, and activates energy-producing enzymes?

Answer 7

Sulfur

Question 8

What mineral helps with the formation of hemoglobin in red blood cells, part of cell enzymes, and aids in the production of energy?

Answer 8

Iron

Question 9

What mineral helps with the formation of hormones in thyroid glands and regulates basal metabolic rate?

Answer 9

Iodine

Question 10

What mineral helps with the utilization of iron, component of enzymes, and the formation of hemoglobin in the red blood cells?

Answer 10

Copper

Question 11

What mineral helps with healthy teeth and bones?

Answer 11

Fluorine

Question 12

What mineral helps with the componet of enzymes and insulin and essential fro growth and wound healing?

Answer 12

Zinc

Question 13

What mineral helps with the metabolism of fat and acts as antioxidant?

Answer 13

Selenium