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QUIZ - MICRONUTRIENTS

A healthy diet is especially important for the elderly. Please answer this questionnaire in order to test your knowledge about micronutrients. Only one option is correct.

1. The main function of micronutrients is:

To provide energy
To regulate appetite
Essential for the metabolism

2. The following components are usually recognized as micronutrients:

Vitamins and proteins
Fat-soluble vitamins, minerals and trace elements
Vitamins, minerals and trace elements

3. The following vitamins are fat-soluble:

A, D, E and K
B2, D and E
A, C, D, E and K

4. Three of these vitamins are also recognized due to their antioxidant potential:

A, C, and K
B1, B5, and B9
A, C, and E

5. Vitamin C main food sources, are:

Nuts, seeds and vegetable oils
Potatoes and other starchy vegetables
Citrus fruits and vegetables

6. The main functions of Vitamin A are:

Vision, bone growth and skin protection
Vision and cells repair
Vision and normal blood clotting

7. Examples of minerals that we have major needs of consumption are:

Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride and sulphur
Iron, zinc, selenium, iodine, fluorine, copper, manganese, chromium and molybdenum
Calcium, iron, magnesium, copper, potassium, chromium and sulphur

8. The prevention of bone loss at any age is achieved by regular physical exercise and adequate intake of micronutrients, especially:

Iron
Calcium
Potassium

9. The most abundant minerals in your bones are:

Calcium and phosphorus
Magnesium and iron
Fluoride and calcium

10. Elderly needs of iron are:

8 mg/day
10 mg/day
10 mg/day

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