Trace Minerals

Adult females, aged 19 to 50, need __________ mg daily of dietary iron.

18

Which of the following factors decreases the absorption of iron?

Excessive use of antacids

A genetic disorder that causes an accumulation of copper in the brain and liver, causing damage to those organs is known as

Wilson's Disease

Iron is important in the body because it is

a component of hemoglobin

selenium is involved in

antioxidant activities

what is a good dietary source of copper

cocoa

which form of iron cannot be easily absorbed by the body

ferric iron (non-heme)

what acts as temporary storage for iron in the intestine

ferritin

Which of the following minerals acts as a protective factor in the development of dental caries?

flouride

excess fluoride can cause

fluorosis

what are ways to help absorb iron & increase bioavailability

grains, Vitamin C, MFP factor

The main function of chromium in the body is to

improve insulin's effectiveness in glucose transport and metabolism

goiter is caused by a lack of what trace mineral

iodine

what mineral is an essential component of the thyroid hormone thyroxine.

iodine

Individuals who have the condition of pica may also develop a(n) __________ deficiency

iron

microcytic anemia is associated with the deficiency of

iron

what mineral is responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood

iron

what organ can cause increased blood pressure due to decreased blood volume

kidney

what organs play a role in maintaining blood volume

kidney, adrenal gland, pituitary, hypothalamus

what is a good source of dietary iron

meat

The protein that stores zinc in the intestinal cells and regulates its bioavailability is

metallothionine

Which of the following best describes the fluoride content in bottled water?

most likely insufficient

What substances bind iron and decrease its absorption?

phytates in cereal grains, oxalates, polyphenols, excess use of antacids, excess minerals

what is a good dietary source of iodine

saltwater fish

true/false: someone can drink too much water causing water intoxication, and in some cases can lead to death

true

true/false: sports drinks should be consumed only after one hour of intense activity, 80-95% of max heart rate

true

true/false: the first sign of dehydration is thirst

true

Which of the following minerals influences taste and smell perceptions?

zinc

what trace mineral is found in common over the counter cold medications (bc associated with helping the immune system)

zinc