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Ess3: Final 2(: > Minerals (in depth) > Flashcards

Minerals (in depth) Flashcards

1
Q

how does sodium/chloride help?

A

Helps cardiovascular well being

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2
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what are the toxicity risks of too much sodium?

A
  • Edema & high blood pressure -> bloating
  • Fatigue
  • Hypertension
  • Osteoporosis
  • Heart disease
  • Stroke
  • Kidney failure
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3
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what are the sources of sodium chloride?

A

packaged/ preservatives and restaurant food

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4
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What are the basic functions of potassium?

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  • Maintain fluid & electrolyte balance
  • Aid nerve impulse transmission & muscle contraction
  • Help maintain lower blood pressure
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5
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Potassium deficiency risks?

A
  • Increase blood pressure
  • Salt sensitivity
  • Kidney stone
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6
Q

potassium source?

A

think bananas

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7
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What are the basic functions of calcium?

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  • Bone and teeth makeup
  • Hormone secretion
  • Blood clotting
  • Muscle contraction
  • Nerve transmission
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8
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What are calcium deficiency risks?

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  • Hypocalcemia

- Osteoporosis

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9
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calcium sources?

A
  • Fiber in most plants and supplements

- Dairy foods, leafy greens, and some legumes are rich in calcium

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10
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what is osteoporosis?

A

a silent disease which makes bones very fragile

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11
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what are the basic functions of iron?

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  • Energy metabolism
  • Immune response
  • DNA synthesis
  • Important for reproduction, growth, healing
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12
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Heme Iron

A

Red meat, poultry & fish

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13
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Non heme iron

A

Lentil, beans, dried fruits, grains

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14
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heme iron (in the blood) contains…

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  • Hemoglobin

- Myoglobin

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15
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what are the functions of water?

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  • Regulate body temp
  • Transport nutrients & oxygen
  • Lubricate joints
  • Present mucus & saliva
  • Solvent
  • Remove waste
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16
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how much of water is extracellular?

A

1/3

17
Q

how much of water is intracellular?

A

2/3

18
Q

loss of water occurs through…

A
  • Water vapor from lungs
  • Sweat
  • pee
  • In feces
  • (Daily looses 2500 mL average)
19
Q

what are the symptoms of dehydration?

A

Confusion, convulsions, and death (which are also the same symptoms when you have water intoxication)

20
Q

Alcohol absorption

A

Absorbed through the liver (functions to filter the blood from toxins)

21
Q

What are the alcohol intake recommendations?

A
  • Up to one/h drink per woman (moderation)

- Up to two/h drinks per man

22
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what are the risks of too much alcohol?

A
  • When someone exceeds this rate the liver becomes overwhelmed and cells are damaged.
  • Chronic alcohol abuse forms scar tissue which blocks blood flow through the liver which can lead to confusion, coma, and death.

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