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NutriTest3 Minerals
1-25 Major & 26-41 Trace
Question | Answer |
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Calcium is associated with this disease in older persons | osteoporosis |
Reduction of this mineral can prevent water retention and <blood pressure | sodium |
Plasma potassium levels are critical to what action in the body | heart |
This mineral is needed to maintain gastric acidity | chloride |
Upper Tolerable Limit of sodium for adults | 2300mg/da |
Mineral present in greatest amount in body | calcium |
May cause withdraw of calcium from bones | immobility |
Hormone that regulates excretion of sodium | aldosterone |
Solutes (ions) in body fluids that influence water balance | electrolytes |
Binding substances of calcium that hinder absorption | oxalates & phytates |
Best food sources for calcium | milk & dairy products |
Plasma protein that has the most colloidal osmotic pressure that maintains water balance (prevents water retention) | albumin |
Clinical roles of calcium in blood | nerve impulses & muscle contractions |
Function of sulfur | form keratin in hair & nails |
Mineral found in intra-cellular fluid & balances with extra-cellular sodium | potassium |
Important physiologic functions of phosphorus | general metabolism & bone formation |
Physiological function of potassium (i.e. offsets pressor effect of sodium) | lower blood pressure |
Hormone that causes kidney to retain water | ADH |
Prevents dehydration (does not work well in elderly) | thirst mechanism |
80% of this mineral is lost when the germ & bran are removed from grain | magnesium |
Adequate intake of sodium for adults ages 19-50 | 1500mg/da |
Diet rich in calcium (low fat milk) & potassium (lots of fruits & veggies) that lowers blood pressure | DASH |
Name of minerals that serve as electrolytes (are free & carry an electrical charge) | ions |
Adequate intake of calcium for adults ages 19-50 (more for persons >50) | 1000mg/da |
Influences water content in persons body (direct relationship) | muscle mass |
Caused by a deficiency of iodine | goiter & cretinisim |
Copper & iron aid in the synthesis of this substance | hemoglobin |
Aids in glucose metabolism & insulin action | chromium |
Mineral that aids in synthesis of Thyroxin | iodine |
Lack of this mineral is associated with decreased sense of smell & taste | zinc |
Second most common type of malnutrition in the world | iron deficiency anemia |
Effect of overuse of iron supplementation | hemochromatosis |
Prevents erosive effect of bacterial acid on tooth structure | fluoride |
Mineral associated with formation of B12 | cobalt |
Natural food source for iodine | seafood |
Mineral most associated with hemoglobin formation | iron |
Important function of zinc | wound healing |
Aids in absorption of iron | vitamin C & acidic environment in stomach from HCl |
Best food source of iodine for most people | table salt |
Iron | needed for oxygen transport as well as brain & cognitive function |
Source of fluoride | fish, tea, water if added |