Trace Minerals

Question 1

Iron

Answer 1

part of hemoglobin (carries oxygen in the blood)
part of myoglobin in muscles (makes oxygen available for muscle contraction)

Question 2

Iron deficiency symptoms

Answer 2

Anemia = weakness, pallor, headaches, reduced work productivity, impaired cognitive function, lowered cold tolerance

Question 3

Iron toxicity symptoms

Answer 3

iron overload = infections, liver injury, increased risk of heart attack, acidosis, bloody stools, shock

Question 4

Sources of iron

Answer 4

red meats, fish, poultry, shellfish, eggs, legumes, dried fruit

Question 5

Zinc

Answer 5

Part of insulin and many enzymes
involved in making genetic material and proteins
immune reactions
transport of vit A
taste perception
wound healing
making sperm
normal fetal dev

Question 6

Zinc deficiency symptoms

Answer 6

decreased growth
delayed sexual maturing
impaired immune function
loss of taste
eye and skin lesions

Question 7

Zinc toxicity symptoms

Answer 7

loss of appetite
impaired immunity
low HDL
N&V
headaches
copper and iron deficiency

Question 8

Zinc sources

Answer 8

protein: meats, shellfish, poultry, grains, veg

Question 9

Selenium

Answer 9

assists group of enzymes that break down reactive chemicals that harm cells

Question 10

Selenium deficiency symptoms

Answer 10

predisposition of heart disease

Question 11

Selenium toxicity symptoms

Answer 11

nausea, abd pain, nail and hair changes, nerve damage

Question 12

Selenium sources

Answer 12

seafoods, organ meats, whole grains and veg

Question 13

Iodine

Answer 13

component of 2 thyroid hormones (regulate growth, development and metabolic rate)

Question 14

Iodine deficiency symptoms

Answer 14

goiter, cretinism

Question 15

Iodine toxicity symptoms

Answer 15

depressed thyroid activity, goiterlike thyroid enlargement

Question 16

Iodine sources

Answer 16

iodized salt, seafood, bread, plants

Question 17

Copper

Answer 17

Necessary for the absorption and use of iron in the formation of hemoglobin

Question 18

Copper deficiency symptoms

Answer 18

anemia, bone abnormalities

Question 19

Copper toxicity symptoms

Answer 19

vomiting, diarrhea, liver damage

Question 20

Copper sources

Answer 20

organ meats, seafood, nuts, seeds, whole grains, drinking water

Question 21

Manganese

Answer 21

Facilitator of many cell processes through enzymes
Bone formation

Question 22

Manganese toxicity symptoms

Answer 22

nervous system disorders

Question 23

Manganese sources

Answer 23

nuts, whole grains, leafy veg, tea

Question 24

Fluoride

Answer 24

element involved in the formation of bones and teeth; helps teeth resist decay

Question 25

Fluoride deficiency symptoms

Answer 25

tooth decay

Question 26

Fluoride toxicity symptoms

Answer 26

fluorosis (pitting and discoloration of teeth)
skeletal fluorosis (weak, malformed bones)

Question 27

Fluoride sources

Answer 27

water, tea, seafood

Question 28

Chromium

Answer 28

enhances insulin action and may improve glucose tolerance

Question 29

Chromium deficiency symptoms

Answer 29

diabetes like condition (cant use glucose normally)

Question 30

Chromium sources

Answer 30

meats, whole grains

Question 31

Who is at the highest risk for zinc deficiency?

Answer 31

pregnant teens

Question 32

Zinc UL

Answer 32

40 mg/day

Question 33

What cancers does selenium help with?

Answer 33

prostate, colon

Question 34

Iodine UL

Answer 34

1100 ug/day

Question 35

Manganese UL

Answer 35

11 mg/day