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TRACE ELEMENTS

Please refer to the 'Minerals' section of the Quest Health Library for reference.

Q1. Trace elements are essential nutrients to the human body. Of the following, which may contribute to a deficiency in the body? True or false. (7 marks)
a) discarding vegetable cooking water	True False
b) a diet rich in sea foods	True False
c) eating a high fibre diet	True False
d) consuming highly processed foods	True False
e) some vegetarian/vegan diets	True False
f) consuming fortified foods	True False
g) eating a diet including plenty of seeds, nuts, vegetables and fruit	True False

Q2. Pair each trace element with a different function:- (5 marks)
1) Chromium
2) Iron
3) Selenium
4) Zinc
5) Manganese

Q3. Connect the trace element found to be richest in each of the following foods: (7 marks)
1) Iron
2) Chromium
3) Iodine
4) Selenium
5) Zinc
6) Manganese
7) Molybdenum

Q4. Connect a recognised deficiency symptom with a trace element (4 marks)
1) Anaemia
2) Poor glucose tolerance
3) Goitre
4) Poor heart and joint health

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