Trace Minerals

Question 1

Trace minerals, also called micronutrients, are required by the body in amounts of less than 5 g and __ mg less is required through dietary sources each day

Answer 1

20 mg or less

Question 2

9 trace elements

Answer 2

1. Iron
2. Iodine
3. Zinc
4. Copper
5. Manganese
6. Chromium
7. Selenium
8. Molybdenum
9. Fluoride

Question 3

Iodine

Answer 3

Synthesis of thyroxine. When iodine is lacking, the thyroid gland enlarges, creating a goiter

Question 4

The RDA of iodine is ___ mcg for adults

Answer 4

150 mcg

Question 5

Iron

Answer 5

Responsible for oxygen distribution to hemoglobin and myoglobin

Question 6

Iron in food consists of two forms:

Answer 6

Heme iron in meat, fish, and poultry

Nonheme ironin grains, legumes, vegetables

Question 7

______ _ increases the absorption of iron

Answer 7

Vitamin C

Question 8

Intramuscular injections are caustic to tissues and must be administered by _-____ method

Answer 8

Z-Track Method

Question 9

Females during the menstruating years, older infants and toddlers and pregnant women are at risk for ___ _______ ______

Answer 9

Iron deficiency anemia

Question 10

Fluoride

Answer 10

Forms a bond with calcium and thus accumulates in calcified body tissue (bones and teeth)

water with added fluoride protects against dental cavities