26-II: Essential Vitamins And Nutrients Flashcards
1
Q
Calcium dietary sources
A
Dairy, dark green veggies, legumes
2
Q
Calcium - bodily functions
A
- Bone and tooth formation
- blood clotting
- nerve and muscle function
3
Q
Calcium - deficiency symptoms
A
Impaired growth, loss of bone mass
4
Q
Phosphorus - dietary sources
A
Dairy, meat, grains
5
Q
Phosphorus - bodily functions
A
- Bone and tooth formation
- acid-base balance
- nucleotide synthesis
6
Q
Phosphorus - deficiency symptoms
A
Weakness, lose of minerals from bones, calcium loss
7
Q
Sodium - dietary sources
A
Salt
8
Q
Sodium - bodily functions
A
- acid-base balance
- water balance
- nerve function
9
Q
Sodium - deficiency symptoms
A
Muscle cramps, reduced appetite
