Minerals (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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Which food group provides the richest & most easily absorbed sources of calcium?
Which food group provides the richest & most easily absorbed sources of calcium?
Dairy products
Which type of vegetables are particularly good sources of calcium?
Which type of vegetables are particularly good sources of calcium?
Dark leafy greens
What type of fish provides excellent calcium due to its edible bones?
What type of fish provides excellent calcium due to its edible bones?
Canned salmon & sardines
Which everyday food is often fortified with calcium?
Which everyday food is often fortified with calcium?
Flour used in bread
What is calcium's primary role in the skeletal system?
What is calcium's primary role in the skeletal system?
Primary building block
How does calcium contribute to stopping bleeding from cuts?
How does calcium contribute to stopping bleeding from cuts?
Activates clotting factors
Which muscle relies on calcium for proper beating rhythm?
Which muscle relies on calcium for proper beating rhythm?
Heart muscle
How does calcium assist nerve function?
How does calcium assist nerve function?
Transmits electrical signals
What bone condition causes weak & brittle bones due to calcium deficiency?
What bone condition causes weak & brittle bones due to calcium deficiency?
Osteoporosis
What blood problem can result from insufficient calcium intake?
What blood problem can result from insufficient calcium intake?
Excessive bleeding
How much calcium do pregnant & lactating women need daily?
How much calcium do pregnant & lactating women need daily?
1200-1500 mg
What percentage of dietary calcium is absorbed when vitamin D is sufficient?
What percentage of dietary calcium is absorbed when vitamin D is sufficient?
30-40%
Which compounds in plant foods bind to calcium & reduce its absorption?
Which compounds in plant foods bind to calcium & reduce its absorption?
Phytates & oxalates