10.5.5 - Minerals
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Practice Questions
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What is a macro-mineral?
💡 Hint: Think about elements needed for strong bones.
Name one trace mineral.
💡 Hint: These are important for small body functions.
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Which of the following is a macro-mineral?
💡 Hint: Think about minerals needed for bone health.
True or False: Trace minerals are only found in meat products.
💡 Hint: Consider all food sources, not just meat.
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Calculate the required daily intake of calcium for an average adult and discuss the potential impacts of deficiency.
💡 Hint: Consider how many servings of dairy and leafy greens are equivalent to the required intake.
Discuss the roles and sources of five different trace minerals, including their specific functions in the body.
💡 Hint: Break it down into each mineral, its role, and common dietary sources.
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