Minerals

Q.

Which of the following mineral is NOT required by our body?

1. Calcium

2. Sodium

3. Magnesium

4. Arsenic

Q. Diseases that are caused due to the lack of nutrients are called deficiency diseases.

1. False
2. True

Q.

Which of the following is a mineral required by our body?

Calcium, Phosphorus, Iodine, Potassium, Magnesium, Iron

1. Calcium, Phosphorus, Iodine

2. Iodine, Potassium, Magnesium

3. Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Iron

4. All of these

Q.

Name the major nutrients in our food.

Q.

Which of the following is not a mineral?

1. Glucose

2. Calcium

3. Iron

4. None of the above

Q.

Which of the following is involved in mineralization of bones and teeth, muscle contraction and relaxation, nerve function and blood clotting?

1. Iodine

2. Sodium

3. Calcium

4. Iron

Q.

How does fat serve as an energy source in the body?

Q.

Differentiate between the following:

Exophthalmic goitre and Iodine deficiency goitre

Q. Chicken is rich in ____.

1. vitamins
2. proteins
3. fibres
4. carbohydrates

Q.

Nuts, legumes, whole grains, dark green veggies, seafood, chocolate and cocoa are a good source of what mineral?

1. Calcium

2. Magnesium

3. Iodine

4. Iron

Q.

Name two foods rich is dietary fibres.

Q. Nutrients are utilised for growth, repair and development of the body.

1. False
2. True

Q. A metabolic disorder is caused due to abnormal metabolic functions of our body. True or False?

1. False
2. True

Q.

The action of __________ is confirmed using the iodine test.​

1. saliva
2. bile juice

Q. Select the main classes of nutrients that our body needs.

1. Proteins
2. Carbohydrates
3. Plastics
4. Fats
5. Chalk
6. Vitamins
7. Minerals
8. Fibres

Q.

Which of the following group of minerals is required by our body?

1. All of these

2. Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Iron

3. Iodine, Potassium, Magnesium

4. Calcium, Phosphorus, Iodine

Q. Identify the important nutrients required by our body.

1. Carbohydrates
2. Proteins
3. Fats
4. Vitamins
5. Minerals
6. Carbon
7. Nitrogen
8. Oxygen

Q. Study of Chemicals : Chemistry :: Study of Muscles : ________

1. Musicology
2. Myology
3. Muscleogy
4. Myography

Q.

Sunlight is required of synthesis of________________ in our body.

1. vitamin A

2. vitamin B

3. vitamin C

4. vitamin D

Q. We usually get all the minerals we need from

1. Roughage
2. Mineral water
3. Mineral tablets
4. Food

Q.

How does the intake of zinc impact immunity of a person?

Q.

14) Though fat provides the maximum amount of energy, it forms a minor part of our diet, while a large part of diet contains carbohydrate.

Q. Which of the following set of minerals are required by human body?

1. Uranium, sodium and calcium
2. Sodium, calcium and iron
3. Sodium, calcium and mercury
4. Sodium, caesium and calcium

Q. Intake of iodized salt is adviced in the

1. Anaemia
2. Goitre
3. Ricket
4. Pellagra

Q. Match the food and its corresponding adulterant.

Q. Which of the following group of minerals is required by our body?

1. Calcium, Phosphorus, Iodine

2. Iodine, Potassium, Magnesium

3. Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Iron

4. All of these

Q. What are deficiency diseases? [1 MARK]

Q. Nutrients are responsible for:

1. Building up of muscles
2. Growth in body
3. Repair of cells
4. Energy generation

Q. In goitre, there is swelling of the

1. Adrenal gland
2. Parotid gland
3. Liver
4. Thyroid gland