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Minerals Review

Use what you learned about minerals in this lesson to answer these questions!

  1. Essential minerals must be obtained from __________Blank.
    1. the daily diet
    2. the mines
    3. the store
    4. rocks and pebbles

    Answer: a. the daily diet

  2. Minerals do not provide energy.
    1. True
    2. False

    Answer: a. True

  3. Minerals are stored in the body and great quantities can become toxic.
    1. True
    2. False

    Answer: a. True

  4. Minerals in our diet come from ___________Blank.
    1. the sun
    2. the rivers
    3. the soil
    4. Portland, OR

    Answer: c. the soil

  5. Trace minerals are needed in ____________Blank.
    1. large quantities
    2. very small amounts
    3. labor and delivery
    4. schools

    Answer: b. very small amounts

  6. Macrominerals are called this because you need more of them than _______Blank.
    1. gluten
    2. protein
    3. micronutrients
    4. trace minerals

    Answer: d. Trace minerals

  7. Minerals do not produce energy, but they help ___________Blank.
    1. use it
    2. make it
    3. subtract it
    4. iron it out

    Answer: b. make it

  8. The most abundant mineral in your bones is __________Blank.
    1. calcium
    2. sodium
    3. iron
    4. potassium

    Answer: a. calcium

  9. Iron helps to __________Blank.
    1. carry oxygen to the red blood cells
    2. make your teeth strong
    3. grow toenails
    4. add girth to your waistline

    Answer: a. carry oxygen to the red blood cells

  10. One main purpose of potassium is to __________Blank.
    1. regulate water balance in cells
    2. improve your vision
    3. build your back strength
    4. regulate salt intake   

    Answer: a. regulate water balance in cells

  11. The best source for calcium is ___________Blank.
    1. pickles
    2. red Meat
    3. pretzels
    4. dairy products

    Answer: d. Dairy products

  12. A good source of iron is ___________Blank.
    1. fish
    2. red meat
    3. grits
    4. orange juice

    Answer: b. Red meat

  13. Bananas, potatoes, and green vegetables are rich sources of __________Blank.
    1. potassium
    2. dietary fat
    3. citrus Fruits
    4. protein

    Answer: a. Potassium

  14. A result of a calcium deficiency is ___________Blank.
    1. osteoporosis
    2. osteopath
    3. otolaryngology
    4. oligarchy

    Answer: a. osteoporosis

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