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What is the most abundant mineral in the body
calcium
What mineral is the major component of bones and teeth
99% in bone
1% in cells
.01% in ECF
calcium
What is the AI for calcium
1300 mg- 1000 mg, based on age
increased to 1200 mg after age 50
What are sources of calcium
dairy & milk products
green leafy veggies
small fish with bones
legumes
calcium fortefied foods
What are the functions of calcium
Provide bone structure for calcium storage
Conduct nerve impulses
Muscle contraction & relaxation
Formation of blood clots
BP regulation
Protective for colorectal cancer
Do serum calcium levels depend on dietary calcium intake
NO
What does dietary intake of calcium influence
deposition of calcuim into the bone for storage and release
What are normal serum calcium levels
8.6-10.2 mg/dl
What provides the calcium to be distributed via the blood stream
calcium in the bones
What happens when parathromone and vitamin D get secreated
bone releases calcium
intestines absorb more calcium
kidneys retain more calcium
What hormones can control calcium levels
parathromone
vitamin D
Calcition
What secretes parathromone and when does it get secreted
parathyroid gland
when calcium levels are low
Vitamin D has the hormone-like effect of what
calcitrol
What secretes calcitonin and when does it get secreted
thyroid
when calcium is high
How does calcitonin affect calcium levels
decrease calcium by reducing calcium & phosphate in the blood
What can increase the absorption of calcium
acidity of digested mass
: best if part of a meal
Body's need for higher amounts(prego)
lactose
Sufficant vitamin D
What causes a decrese in the absorption of calcium
Aging
Binders
Dietary fat & fibers
Drug useExcessive phosphorus intake
Laxative use
Sedentary lifestyle
What are the S&S of hypocalcemia
numbness & tingeling of fingers
Hyperactive reflexes
Muscle cramps
pathological fractures
What are the causes of hypocalcemia
Decreased albumin
Hypoparathyroidism
Vitamin D deficient
Pancreatitis
Alkalosis
Renal Failure
Chronic Alcholism
What is the treatment for hypocalcemia
Replace parathyroid hormones
Calcium infusion
Vitamin D supplements
Osteoporosis is caused by what
deficiency of calcium intake
What are the risk factors for osteoporiosis
Non-modifiable:
race
age
gender
family history
Modifiable:
calcium intake
alcohol consumption
smoking
caffine
sedentary lifestyle
What is the treatment for osteoporosis
Medicine to prevent bone loss
Calcium & Vitamin D supplements
Weight baring exercise
What are the
dietary
S&S of calcium toxicity
Constipation
Urinary stones
Reduced iron & zinc absorption
What is the upper limit for calcium consumption daily
2500mg
What are the S&S of hypercalcemia
Anorexia
N&V
Weakness
Hypoactive reflexes
Lethargy
Flank pain
Decreased LOC
Personality changes
Cardiac arrest
What are the causes of hypercalcemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Osteometastasis
Paget's Disease
Osteoporosis
Prolonged Immobolization
Acidosis
Thiazide diuretics
How would you treat a patient with hypercalcemia
IV fluid
loop diurectics
What are the
dietary
S&S of decreased calcium intake
Mostly affects bones health
Increased colon cancer risk
Hypertension
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Nutrition Mineral Calcium
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Nutrition Mineral Calcium
Updated
2012-07-24T09:32:10Z
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