Dietary Mineral Quiz

Are You Sure That You Get All the Nutrition
Your Body Really Needs?

Recent research indicates that most people in the US have at least one hidden deficiency of a major mineral, such as calcium or magnesium. Even if you are eating a "balanced" or healthy diet and taking supplements, your body could still lack vital and necessary nutrition!

Check all that apply to you now or recently:

Group A

achy joint(s)
a tendency for kidney stones
heel spurs or other bone spurs
twitches or facial tics
receding gums
gingivitis or pyorrhea
insomnia
spinal curvature
premenstrual distress
osteoporosis or Pagets' disease
bursitis or painful tendons
cramps - in legs at night, at menstruation, etc.
dental caries (cavities)
hypertension / irritability
arthritic conditions (gnarled knuckles, etc)

Group B

irregular heart beats
constipation
hyperactivity
cold extremities or simply just cold a lot
heart disease

Group C

pale and anemic looking
recurrent yeast infections / candida
parents or grandparents who had cancer
liver problems, particularly cirrhosis
muscular weakness and imbalance
a smoking habit
residence in a humid, high rainfall climate
chronic tiredness
anyone in your birth family with Cystic Fibrosis
heart disease or family history of heart problems
a strict vegetarian diet (no meat, eggs, milk)
low resistance to infection
a family history of cataracts

Group D

chronic tiredness
frequent urination
impotence
menstrual distress
alcoholism (are you in recovery?)
dizziness upon standing or getting up
always thirsty, or never thirsty
infertility
liver problems (difficulty with digestion)
a parent/ grandparent who's had Alzheimers'
a family problem with hypoglycemia or diabetes

Group E

premature graying of the hair
wrinkles
thin skin
liver cirrhosis
anemia
sagging skin
any family member who had an aneurysm
arthritic conditions

Group F

a tendency to get infections
residence in a polluted urban area
a tendency to be anxious or nervous
poor short term memory
a smoking habit, small or large
a cold or flu every year
shallow breathing
achy muscles a long time after working out
get bruises which take a long time to heal
sealed house or office with AC/heat year-round

Count up your checkmarks. If you checked 2 or more in a Group above, check off that group below: you may have a Deficiency in that Mineral.

Group A: Calcium         Group B: Magnesium

Group C: Selenium       Group D: Chromium / Vanadium

Group E: Copper           Group F: Oxygen

                       

(Disclaimer: This quiz is for educational purposes. See your health practitioner about utilizing the information. This does not construe a diagnosis or treatment.)

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