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The six functions of water in the body include
- 1. Carries nutrients and waste products through the body
- 2. Maintains structure of large molecules such as proteins and glycogen
- 3. Participates in metabolic reactions
- 4. Serves as the solvent or minerals, vitamins, amino acids, glucose, and many other small molecules so that they can participate in metabolic activity
- 5. Acts as a lubricant and cushion around joints and inside the eyes, the spinal cord, and, in pregnancy, the amniotic sac surrounding the fetus in the womb
- 6. Aids in the regulation of normal body temperature and maintains blood volume
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The body generates water during the
breakdown of energy nutrients
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Regulation of fluid an electrolyte balance and acid-base balance depends primarily on the
Kidneys
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The distinction between the major and trace minerals reflects the
Amounts of their contents in the body
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The principle cation in extracellular fluids is
Sodium
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The role of chloride in the stomach is to help
Maintain strong acidity
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Which would provide the most potassium
Whole-wheat bread
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Calcium homeostasis depends on
Vitamin K, parathyroid hormone, and renin
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Calcium absorption is hindered by
Oxalates
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Phosphorous assists in many activities in the body, but not
The clotting of blood
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Most of the body's magnesium can be found in the
Bones
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Which mineral maintains normal fluid and electrolyte balance and assists in nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction
Sodium
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Which mineral maintains normal fluid and electrolyte balance and is part of hydrochloric acid found in the stomach and also necessary for proper digestion?
Chloride
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Which mineral maintains normal fluid and electrolyte balance and facilitates many reaction including supporting cell integrity and assisting in nerve impulse transmission and muscle contractions?
Potassium
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What mineral is known for the mineralization of bones and teeth and also involved in muscle contraction and relaxation, nerve functioning, blood clotting and blood pressure?
Calcium
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What mineral in known for mineralization of bones and teeth, part of every cell and important in genetic material, part of phospholipids and used in energy transfer and in buffer systems that maintain acid-base balance?
Phosphorous
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What mineral is known for bone mineralization, building of protein, enzyme action, normal muscle contraction, nerve impulse transmission, maintenance of teeth and functioning of the immune system?
Magnesium
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What minerals chief function is being part of proteins, stabilizing their shape by forming disulfide bridges and part of the vitamins biotin and thiamin and the hormone insulin?
Sulfate
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Muscle cramps, mental apathy and loss of appetite are al deficiency symptoms of
Sodium
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Irregular heartbeat, muscular weakness and glucose intolerance are deficiency symptoms of
Potassium
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Stunted growth in children and bone loss in older adults are deficiency symptoms of
Calcium
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Muscular weakness and bone pain are deficiency symptoms of
Phosphorous
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Weakness, confusion; and if extreme, convulsions, bizarre muscle movements, hallucinations, and difficulty in swallowing and in children growth failure are all deficiency symptoms of
Magnesium
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Table salt, soy sauce, moderate amounts of meats, milks, breads, and vegetables, and large amounts of processed foods are all good sources of
Sodium
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Table salt, soy sauce, moderate amounts of meats, milk, and eggs along with large amounts of processed foods are good sources of
Chloride
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All whole foods, meats, milks, fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes are all good sources of
Potassium
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Milk, milk products, small fist, tofu, greens (bok choy, broccoli, chard), and legumes are all good sources of
Calcium
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All animal tissues (meat, fish, poultry, fish, and eggs) are all good sources of
Phosphorous
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Nuts, legumes, whole grains, dark green vegetables, seafood, chocolate, and cocoa are all good sources of
Magnesium
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All protein-containing foods (meats, fish, poultry, eggs, milk, legumes, and nuts) are all good sources of
Sulfate
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Edema and acute hypertension are toxicity symptoms of
Sodium
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Vomiting is a toxicity symptom of
Chloride
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Muscular weakness and vomiting are toxicity symptoms of
Potassium, if given into a vein, the heart can stop
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Constipation, increased risk of urinary stone formation and kidney dysfunction along with the interference of other minerals are toxicity symptoms of
Calcium
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Calcification of nonskeletal tissues, particularly the kidneys is a toxicity symptom of
Phosphorous
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Diarrhea, alkalosis and dehydration are toxicity symptoms of
Magnesium; non-food sources
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Iron absorption is impaired by
Phytates
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Which of these people is least likely to develop an iron deficiency?
52 year old man
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Which of the following would not describe the blood cells of a severe iron deficiency?
Pernicious
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Which provides the most absorbable iron?
3 oz steak
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The intestinal protein that helps to regulate zinc absorption is
Metallothionein
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A classic sign of zinc deficiency is
Growth retardation
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Cretinism is caused by a deficiency of
Iodine
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The mineral best known for its role as an antioxidant is
Selenium
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Fluorosis occurs when fluoride
Is excessive
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Which mineral enhances insulin activity?
Chromium
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What mineral is part of the protein hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to the blood, part of the protein myoglobin in muscles, which makes oxygen available for muscle contraction and necessary for energy metabolism
Iron
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What mineral is part of insulin and many enzymes, involved in making genetic material and proteins, immune reactions, transport of vitamin A, taste perception, wound healing. the making of sperm and normal fetal development
Zinc
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What mineral is a component of the thyroid hormones that help to regulate growth, development, and metabolic rate
Iodine
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What mineral is part of an enzyme that defends against oxidation and regulates the thyroid hormone
Selenium
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What mineral helps form hemoglobin and part of several enzymes
Copper
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What mineral is the cofactor for several enzymes and bone formation
Manganese
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What mineral maintains health of bones and teeth and confers decay resistance on teeth
Fluoride
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What mineral enhances insulin action and may improve glucose intolerance
Chromium
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What mineral is the cofactor for several enzymes and found in legumes, cereal, and nuts?
Molybdenum
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Anemia, weakness, fatigue, headaches, impaired work performance, impaired immunity, pale skin, nail beds, mucous membranes and palm creases, concave nails, inability to regulate body temperature and pica are all deficiency symptoms of
Iron
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Growth retardation, delayed sexual maturation, impaired immune function, hair loss, eye and skin lesions along with loss of appetite are deficiency symptoms of
Zinc
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Under-active thyroid gland, goiter, mental and physical retardation (cretinism) are deficiency symptoms of
Iodine
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What mineral is associated with Keshan disease?
Selenium
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Anemia and bone abnormalities are deficiency symptoms of
Copper
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Susceptibility to tooth decay is a deficiency symptom of
Fluoride
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A deficiency of chromium is a
Diabetes-like condition
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Red meats, fish, poultry, shellfish, eggs, legumes and dried fruits are all significant sources of
Iron
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Protein-containing foods; red meats, fish, shellfish, poultry, whole grains, and fortified cereals are all good sources of
Zinc
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Iodized salt, seafood, plants grown in iodine-rich soil and animals fed those plants are good sources of
Iodine
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Seafoods, organ meats, other meats, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables are good sources of
Selenium
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Seafood, nuts, legumes, whole grains, and seeds are good sources of
Copper
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Nuts, whole grains, leafy vegetables, and tea and good sources of
Manganese
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Drinking water, tea, and seafood are good sources of
Fluoride
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Meats, liver, whole grain, brewer's yeast are good sources of
Chromium
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Legumes, cereals, and nuts are good sources of
Molybdenum
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Fluorosis (discoloration of teeth) is a toxicity symptom of
Fluoride
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Nervous symptom disorder is a toxicity symptom of
Manganese
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Liver damage is a toxicity symptom of
Copper
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Nail and hair brittleness and loss, fatigue, irritability, and nervous system disorders, skin rash, and garlic breath odor are toxicity symptoms of
Selenium
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Under-active thyroid gland, elevated TSH, and goiter and toxicity symptoms of
Iodine
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Loss of appetite, impaired immunity, low HDL, copper and iron deficiencies are toxicity symptoms of
Zinc
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GI distress, iron, overload, infections, fatigue, joint pain, skin pigmentation, and organ damage are toxicity symptoms of
Iron
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Iron found in foods derived from the flesh of animals; meats, poultry, and fish
Heme Iron
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Iron found in both plant-derived and animal-derived foods
Nonheme Iron
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The state of having depleted iron stores
Iron deficiency
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High risk for iron deficiency
- 1. Women in their reproductive years
- 2. Pregnant women
- 3. Infants and young children
- 4. Teenagers
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Iron deficiency anemia
Serve depletion of iron stores that result in low hemoglobin and small, pale red blood cells
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Absorption-enhancing Factors of Iron
Vitamin C, MFP factor, and some acids and sugars
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What maintains the blood volume, which in turn influences blood pressure?
Fluids
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In response to low blood volume, low blood pressure, or highly concentrated body fluids, in order to restore homeostasis what 4 actions take place?
- 1. ADH retains water
- 2. Renin retains sodium
- 3. Angiotensin constricts blood vessels
- 4. Aldosterone retains sodium
- * only if a person drinks enough water
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