Chapter 13 – The Trace Minerals

Chapter 13 – The Trace Minerals

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Multiple Choice

Questions for Section 13.1 The Trace Minerals—An Overview

b      423(K)                   01.  Which of the following is a characteristic of the trace minerals?

1. A deficiency sign common to many trace minerals is dermatitis
2. The amounts in foods are dependent, in part, on soil composition
3. Deficiencies are more difficult to recognize in children than in adults
4. The amount of all trace minerals in the average person totals approximately 100 grams

b      423(K)                   02.  A measure of the amount at which a nutrient is absorbed and used by the body is termed

1. net utilization.
2. bioavailability.
3. biological value.
4. utilization efficiency.

b      423-424(K)           03.  Which of the following is not a general feature of the trace minerals?

1. Mild deficiencies are easy to overlook
2. They are rarely found in dietary supplements
3. Most are toxic at only 2½-7 times the requirements
4. The amounts contained in supplements are free from regulation by the FDA

Questions for Section 13.2 Iron

d      425(K)                   04.  What is the ionic state of ferrous iron?

1. -2
2. -1
3. +1
4. +2

a      425(K)                   05.  What is the ionic state of ferric iron?

1. +3
2. +2
3. -2
4. -3