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Chapter 14: Major Minerals Flashcards

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Mineral Definition

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A naturally occurring element that is:
- Inorganic
- Needed in small amounts (micronutrient)
- Essential

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Major minerals (amt)

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Required in amounts of >100 mg/d
Needed in greater amounts in the body and stored in larger amounts vs trace minerals

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Trace minerals (amount)

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Required in amounts that are <100 mg/d

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Major minerals

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Calcium
Chloride
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium

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Trace minerals

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Fluoride
Iodine
Iron
Selenium
Zinc

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Digestion of minerals

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They do not require digestion because they are in “free” form

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Where are minerals absorbed

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Small intestine and Large intestine
- Minerals are directly absorbed and enter the blood stream
- There are factors that can affect the amount that is absorbed

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Factors that affect mineral absorption

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Physiological need for the mineral
- Periods of growth
- Body has adequate stores
Bioavailability
- The amount of a nutrient that is absorbed and made available
- Factors that influence bioavailability (interactions with other vitamins and minerals or gastric acidity)
- Binding by plant chemicals

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Where is phytic acid found and what does it bind to (influencing bioavailability)

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Found in wheat
Binds to zinc and iron

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Where is oxalic acid found and where does it bind to (influencing bioavailability)

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Found in leafy, green plants
Binds to calcium

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Where are polyphenols found and where do they bind to

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Found in tea, dark chocolate, wine
Bind to calcium and iron

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How are minerals transported

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Once in the bloodstream, they are transported in free form or bound to proteins

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Storage of minerals

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Amount that is store varies widely
EX:
- Large amounts of calcium and phosphorus are stored in bones
- small amounts of iron stored in liver and bone marrow

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Excretion of minerals

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Most are excreted via urine

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Functions of sodium

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Transmission of nerve impulses
Muscle contraction
Absorption of nutrients: glucose and amino acids

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Major sources of sodium in the American diet

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  • Salt! It’s 40% Na and 60% Cl
  • Processed foods (processing increases sodium content)
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What is the AI for sodium

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1,500 mg/d

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What is the upper limit for sodium

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2,300 mg/d

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What % of adults exceed the AI

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97%

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Consequences of excess sodium

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Hypertension -> heart disease and stroke
Increased urinary calcium excretion -> kidney stones
(Sodium naturally increases blood pressure)

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Potassium functions

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Nerve transmission and muscle contraction
Regulate urinary calcium excretion
Regulate blood pressure

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AI for potassium

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Males: 3,400 mg/d
Females: 2,600 mg/d

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Good sources of potassium

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Fruits and vegetables

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Consequences of too little potassium intake

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Hypertension -> heart disease and stroke
May affect bone health

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Functions of Chloride
Component of HCl Immune function Maintenance of acid-base balance
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Food sources of chloride
Table salt Processed foods Seaweed Olives Rye Some fruits and vegetables
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Systolic blood pressure
Maximum blood pressure within an artery that occurs when the ventricles contract
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Diastolic blood pressure
Pressure in an artery that occurs when the ventricles relax between contractions
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Hypertension
Condition characterized by persistently elevated blood pressure
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Normal blood pressure
Systolic: less than 120 Diastolic: less than 80
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Elevated Blood pressure
Systolic: 120-129 Diastolic: less than 80
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High blood pressure (hypertension) stage 1
Systolic: 130-139 Diastolic: 80-89
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High blood pressure (hypertension) stage 2
Systolic: 140 or higher Diastolic: 90 or higher
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Hypertensive crisis
Systolic: higher than 180 Diastolic: higher than 120
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Treatment for hypertension
- follow dietary modifications - manage stress - take prescription medications - incorporate physical activity
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The dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) diet is:
- low in sodium, total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol - high in fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products
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What is the best lifestyle modification to lower blood pressure
Weight reduction
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Functions of calcium
Develops and maintains bone (Vitamin D impacts calcium absorption) Nerve impulse transmission Muscle contraction and relaxation
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What are the two types of bone
Compact (75%) and Spongy/trabecular (25%)
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Bone building cells
Osteoblasts: produce collagen, add minerals Osteocytes: Take up and release bone minerals
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Bone-resorbing cells
Osteoclasts: release acid and enzymes to dissolve bone (when there is not enough calcium)
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Where is calcium located
99% of it is in the bones 1% is blood calcium
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RDA of calcium
Males and females: 1,000 mg/d
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Factors that decrease bioavailability of calcium
Dietary phosphorus Polyphenols Bind to calcium in foods (phytic and oxalic acid)
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Factors that increase calcium bioavailability
Each calcium rich foods with other foods, especially those that contain lactose, other sugars and protein
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Where is calcium absorbed and what is the absorption efficiency rate
It is absorbed from small and large intestines - Usually 25-30% absorption efficiency
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Factors that enhance calcium absorption
Vitamin D (calcitriol) Stomach acid Lactose (only in infants)
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Factors that decrease calcium absorption
Vitamin D deficiency Reduced stomach acid secretion Phytic and oxalic acid intake High fiber intake High phosphorus intake Chronic diarrhea Fat malabsorption
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What hormones do the thyroid and parathyroid glands secrete to regulate blood calcium levels
Thyroid - calcitonin (when calcium is high) Parathyroid - releases Parathyroid hormone
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What is parathyroid hormone
Secreted by parathyroid glands when blood calcium levels are low
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What can hyperparathyroidism cause
It can cause persistently elevated blood calcium
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What is the UL of calcium
2000 to 2500 mg/day
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What is hypercalcemia and its symptoms
High blood calcium Symptoms: kidney stones, bone pain, muscle weakness and fatigue, hypertension, can lead to kidney failure and decreased absorption of other minerals
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Phosphorus function
Major component of bones and teeth Regulates acid-base balance Energy production and storage (component of ATP and creatine phosphate) Component of - DNA and RNA - Phospolipids in cell membranes Enzyme and cellular message systems
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Where is phosphorus found in the body
85% found in bone
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Good food sources of phosphorus
- Meat / Fish / Poultry - Dairy - Legumes
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Magnesium function
- Bone structure and mineralization via calcium metabolism - Cofactor for >300 enzymes that use ATP (energy metabolism, muscle contraction…) - DNA/RNA synthesis - Nerve transmission - Regulates blood pressure (vasodilation/lowers BP and heart rhythm)
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Good food sources of magnesium
- Legumes - Nuts/seeds - brown rice, whole wheat bread - Seafood - Dark green leafy vegetables
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What is hypermagnesemia
High blood magnesium
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What causes magnesium toxicity
Most likely from ingesting excessive amounts from laxatives, antacids or dietary supplements (NOT BC OF FOOD)
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What is osteoporosis
A chronic disease characterized by bones with low mass and reduced structure
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What is osteopenia
A condition in which a person has weak bones that are susceptible to fracture
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What is peak bone mass and what age does is occur
Present when bones have their maximum strength (age 20-30)
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Nonmodifiable risk factors of osteoporosis
Female Growing older Having white or Asian ancestry Having a family history of osteoporosis Having a small, thin boned body frame Too little estrogen in the body
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Modifiable risk factors of osteoporosis
Having anorexia Having low estrogen (women) or low testosterone (men) Following diets that have inadequate amts of calcium and vitamin D Using medications such as steroids or some types of anticonvulsants Low physical activity Smoking cigarettes Consuming excessive alcohol, coffee or other caffeinated beverages
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Additional health benefits of calcium
Reduces risk for colon cancer, kidney stones, and blood pressure
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What is the best calcium supplement
Calcium carbonate - antacids
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How should supplements be taken to increase absorption
In doses of 500 mg or less just before or after meals
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Adverse effects that can be caused by taking calcium supplements
GI symptoms Calcification of coronary arteries, that may increase risk for CHD Potential interactions with other minerals Contaminated supplements may contain lead

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