1. QUIZ TIME DIETRY MINERALS FOR HEALTHY BODY There are 12 Questions in all let’s check your knowledge.

2. Q1: Major Minerals required for healthy bodies are? Calcium & PhosphorusSodium & Potassium Chloride & MagnesiumAll of the Above

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4. Correct answer is All of the above All the minerals mentioned above is important for a healthy body in a right amount including Iron, Manganese, Selenium, Zinc, Chromium and fluoride.

6. Q2: Which of the following statements is false? o Mineral supplements may be toxic in large doses Mineral supplements may be toxic in large doses High cooking does not destroy mineral content of the food You can get minerals only from plant foods Your body cannot manufacture minerals, so they must be obtained from food you eat

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8. Correct false answer is you can get minerals only from plant food. No doubt plants are rich source of minerals as they absorb minerals along with water but there are other sources also such as Fish, meat, poultry for magnesium and dairy products for calcium.

10. Q3: What is the average daily recommended amount of calcium for adult women 51 and older? 1000 mg 1200 mg 1300 mg Unlimited

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12. Correct answer is 1200 mg. Daily calcium required for women 51 and older is 1200 mg for strong bones and to carry on daily functions.

14. Q4: Which of the statement is false? Glucocorticoids such as prednisone can cause calcium depletion and eventually osteoporosis when people use them for months at a time. Mineral oil and stimulant laxatives reduce calcium absorption Calcium dietary supplements do not reduce the absorption of levothyroxine (for low thyroid activity) or bisphosphonates (to treat osteoporosisCalcium dietary supplements do not reduce the absorption of levothyroxine (for low thyroid activity) or bisphosphonates (to treat osteoporosis). Getting too much calcium can cause constipation.

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16. Correct answer is Calcium dietary supplements do not reduce the absorption of levothyroxine (for low thyroid activity) or bisphosphonates (to treat osteoporosis).

18. Q5: Which factors can affect the amount of calcium absorbed from the digestive tract? Age Vitamin D intake Oxalic acid in vegetables and beans and phytic acid in whole grains All of the above

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20. Correct answer is all of the above. Calcium absorption is basically depend on the food you take but it decreases by the age and calcium absorption is increased with intake of vitamin D. Oxalic acid and phytic acid decreases the absorption of calcium.

22. Q6: Best source of magnesium is? Chicken Dry roasted almonds Carrot Molasses

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24. Correct answer is Dry roasted almond. Magnesium is an important deity component and nuts the major source of magnesium.

26. Q7: Best source of Iron? Meats and eggs Dark green leafy vegetables Legumes and whole grainsAll of the above

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28. Correct answer is all of the above. All the items mentioned are rich source of iron as iron is important for the formation of hemoglobin in the body.

30. Q8: The best source of phosphorus is/are? Dairy products, meat and fish Soft drinks Beans, peas and nuts All of the above

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32. Correct answer is Dairy products, Meat and Fish. Dairy products like milk, curd, cheese, meat and fish are the rich source of phosphorus. Daily requirement of an adult is 700mg/day and that of teenager is 1250mg/day.

34. Q9: Which two essential dietary minerals are mainly responsible for maintaining cell membrane potential that is critical for nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction and heart function? Sodium and chloride Calcium and phosphorus Potassium and sodium Phosphorus and iron

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36. Correct answer is Potassium and Sodium. Cell membrane is maintained by sodium and potassium as sodium is principal cation in fluid outside the cell and potassium in inside the cell so it is important to sustain the functions of body.

38. Q10: Deficiency of which mineral causes hyponatremia? Calcium Sodium Phosphorus Magnesium

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40. Correct answer is Sodium. Hyponatremia is a situation of decrease in the level of sodium i.e. 135mEq/l in the blood. It can cause heart failure, Kidney failure, Liver failure.

42. Q11: Which mineral helps prevent dental caries? Fluoride Zinc Phosphorus Calcium

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44. Correct answer is Fluoride. 95% of fluoride is found in the bones and teeth and only in few quantity is needed by the body on daily basis. It is only 3 mg/day for women and 4 mg for men. Chicken, Grape juice, fish etc are the sources of fluoride.

46. Q12: Selenium has anti-oxidant properties. Which food is the best source of selenium? NoodlesSkim milk Shrimp Walnut

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48. Correct answer is Shrimp. Best source of selenium is Shrimp which is mainly found sea food. Brazil nuts have more than 100mcg selenium in a single nut as the brazil soil is rich in shrimp.