Question 1

Which of the following best describes the difference between major minerals and trace minerals?

Accepted Answer

Major minerals are required in amounts greater than 100 mg per day, while trace minerals are required in amounts less than 100 mg per day.

Question 2

Which of the following minerals is classified as a trace mineral?

Accepted Answer

Iron

Question 3

A patient is experiencing muscle cramps and irregular nerve function. Which pair of minerals is most likely deficient?

Accepted Answer

Sodium and Potassium

Question 4

Which of the following is the best definition of an electrolyte?

Accepted Answer

An electrically charged ion dissolved in body fluids.

Question 5

Which of the following minerals is NOT considered a major mineral?

Accepted Answer

Zinc

Question 6

If a person consumes less than 100 mg of a mineral per day, which category does this mineral belong to?

Accepted Answer

Trace mineral

Question 7

Which of the following minerals is most directly involved in the transmission of nerve impulses?

Accepted Answer

Sodium

Question 8

A diet deficient in which mineral is most likely to impair oxygen transport in the blood?

Accepted Answer

Iron

Question 9

Which of the following best explains why potassium is considered an electrolyte?

Accepted Answer

It forms electrically charged ions in solution.

Question 10

Which of the following combinations includes only major minerals?

Accepted Answer

Calcium, Sodium, Phosphorus

Question 11

A student is asked to identify all the electrolytes from the following list: Sodium, Chloride, Calcium, Iron. Which minerals should the student select?

Accepted Answer

Sodium and Chloride

Question 12

Which of the following statements about minerals is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Trace minerals are required in amounts less than 100 mg per day.

Question 13

Which mineral is essential for muscle contraction and is also a major mineral?

Accepted Answer

Calcium

Question 14

A patient presents with symptoms of dehydration and abnormal nerve function. Which mineral imbalance is most likely responsible?

Accepted Answer

Sodium

Question 15

Which of the following is a function of electrolytes in the body?

Accepted Answer

They help maintain fluid balance and transmit nerve impulses.

Question 16

Which of the following minerals is NOT an electrolyte?

Accepted Answer

Iron

Question 17

A food label lists the following minerals per serving: 120 mg sodium, 80 mg calcium, 2 mg iron, 0.5 mg copper. Which mineral is present in a major mineral amount?

Accepted Answer

Sodium

Question 18

Which of the following minerals is most important for the formation of strong bones and teeth?

Accepted Answer

Calcium

Question 19

Which of the following minerals is classified as a trace mineral and is essential for thyroid hormone synthesis?

Accepted Answer

Iodine

Question 20

A person is experiencing symptoms of fatigue and poor immune function. Which trace mineral deficiency could be responsible?

Accepted Answer

Zinc

Introduction to Minerals: Major and Trace Minerals in Nutrition

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