Potassium

Question 1

List the sources of potassium

5

Answer 1

Meat 
Bananas 
Milk 
Fish 
Leafy green vegetables

Question 2

What is the RDA for potassium?

Answer 2

3.1g

Question 3

List the functions of potassium

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Answer 3

Aids the metabolism of carbohydrates to release energy

Aids the metabolism of protein to release energy

Supports healthy nerve activity

Aids normal muscle contraction

Healthy cell formation

Question 4

List the effects of a potassium deficiency

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Answer 4

Tiredness and irritability due to a lack of energy

Cognitive impairment

Muscles fail to contract

Cardiac arrest

Question 5

A lack of potassium results in cognitive impairment, describe this deficiency

Answer 5

Delayed nerve impulses leading to cognitive impairment such as memory loss or disorientation

Question 6

A lack of potassium results in muscles failing to contract, describe this deficiency

Answer 6

Muscles fail to relax after contraction which can cause muscular spasms, muscle cramps and convulsions