CHAPTER 8: MINERALS

CHAPTER 8: MINERALS

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. To retain the minerals when cooking plant foods, one should ____.

a.	cook food in as much water as possible	c.	steam foods
b.	fry foods in vegetable oil	d.	all of the above

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    B                    TOP:   Introduction

 

2. The two minerals that are major components of bones and teeth are ____.

a.	calcium and phosphorus	c.	calcium and zinc
b.	calcium and potassium	d.	phosphorus and fluoride

 

 

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    A                    TOP:   Classification

 

3. The vitamin that enhances the absorption of calcium is ____.

a.	vitamin C	c.	vitamin B12
b.	vitamin D	d.	vitamin B6

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    A                    TOP:   Calcium

 

4. How does oxalic acid affect calcium absorption?

a.	can bind to calcium and prevent its absorption
b.	enhances calcium absorption
c.	enhances calcium utilization
d.	decreases serum calcium

 

 

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    B                    TOP:   Calcium

 

5. Which food is most likely to enhance the absorption of iron?

a.	legumes	c.	whole grains
b.	orange juice	d.	corn

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    A                    TOP:   Iron

 

6. Which mineral is responsible for affecting the normal functioning of the thyroid gland?

a.	sodium	c.	iodine
b.	iron	d.	selenium

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    A                    TOP:   Iodine

 

7. Which of the following is a major role of zinc in the body?

a.	component of enzyme that acts as an antioxidant
b.	essential for growth and wound healing
c.	helps keep the body in electrolyte balance
d.	protects cells against oxidation

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    B                    TOP:   Zinc