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What is the main function of calcium in the body?
What is the main function of calcium in the body?
- Aiding in blood sugar regulation
- Regulating body temperature
- Forming bones and teeth (correct)
- Assisting in maintaining electrolyte balance
Which food item is the richest source of calcium per serving according to the text?
Which food item is the richest source of calcium per serving according to the text?
- Salmon, canned (correct)
- Broccoli, cooked
- Yogurt, plain (low-fat)
- Fortified orange juice
What is the consequence of too little calcium intake in adults as mentioned in the text?
What is the consequence of too little calcium intake in adults as mentioned in the text?
- Osteoporosis (correct)
- Increased rate of growth
- Hyper-irritability and tetany
- Fractures of brittle bone by minor accidents
Which macromineral is an electrolyte that conducts electricity in the body?
Which macromineral is an electrolyte that conducts electricity in the body?
What is the recommended daily intake of potassium according to the text?
What is the recommended daily intake of potassium according to the text?
What percentage of our body is made of minerals?
What percentage of our body is made of minerals?
Which mineral is considered a major mineral or Macromineral?
Which mineral is considered a major mineral or Macromineral?
Where do plants pick up minerals from?
Where do plants pick up minerals from?
What are trace minerals also known as?
What are trace minerals also known as?
Which mineral is essential for the formation of bones and teeth?
Which mineral is essential for the formation of bones and teeth?
What are minerals inorganic substances required by the body for?
What are minerals inorganic substances required by the body for?
What is one of the functions of potassium mentioned in the text?
What is one of the functions of potassium mentioned in the text?
Which food is NOT listed as rich in potassium in the text?
Which food is NOT listed as rich in potassium in the text?
What is a symptom of potassium deficiency mentioned in the text?
What is a symptom of potassium deficiency mentioned in the text?
Which mineral is primarily responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body according to the text?
Which mineral is primarily responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body according to the text?
Which food is listed as rich in iron but not in potassium?
Which food is listed as rich in iron but not in potassium?
What is a potential consequence of excess iron intake as mentioned in the text?
What is a potential consequence of excess iron intake as mentioned in the text?
What is the advantage of dry ashing over wet ashing?
What is the advantage of dry ashing over wet ashing?
Which method of asing analysis is described as more rapid than dry ashing?
Which method of asing analysis is described as more rapid than dry ashing?
What is the main disadvantage of dry ashing?
What is the main disadvantage of dry ashing?
What does the determination of ash content provide a measure of?
What does the determination of ash content provide a measure of?
Why is wet ashing considered safer than dry ashing?
Why is wet ashing considered safer than dry ashing?
Which type of analysis provides a measure of specific inorganic components present in food such as Ca, Na, K, and Cl?
Which type of analysis provides a measure of specific inorganic components present in food such as Ca, Na, K, and Cl?
What is the advantage of low temperature plasma dry ashing?
What is the advantage of low temperature plasma dry ashing?
What is the major disadvantage of low temperature plasma dry ashing?
What is the major disadvantage of low temperature plasma dry ashing?
What is an application of insoluble ash in acid?
What is an application of insoluble ash in acid?
Why is atomic absorption spectroscopy considered effective for determining specific minerals in foods?
Why is atomic absorption spectroscopy considered effective for determining specific minerals in foods?
What is the basis of atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS)?
What is the basis of atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS)?
How does atomic emission spectroscopy (AES) differ from atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS)?
How does atomic emission spectroscopy (AES) differ from atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS)?
