Week 5: Minerals and Water Overview ChatGPT

What are the major minerals?

calcium, phosphorus, sulfur, magnesium

Minerals are classified by

composition

Under normal conditions, water intake should

equal water output to maintain balance.

Minerals are _________ elements

inorganic

Trace minerals include

iron, zinc, iodine, selenium, copper, manganese, molybdenum, fluoride, chromium

Sulfur intake is adequate in a diet that contains sufficient: A) fat B) protein C) carbohydrate D) vitamins

protein

Phosphorus sources

protein rich foods

Selenium, Copper, Manganese, and Molybdenum deficiency is _______

rare

Zinc deficiency is ______ diagnosed

rarely

Major electrolytes

sodium, potassium, chloride & electrolytes

What is the function of chromium in the body?

Enhances the action of insulin

How do minerals interact with one another and other dietary components?

They enhance the absorption of one another

What is the function of chromium?

To enhance the action of insulin

What is the function of minerals in the body?

To provide structure to body tissues and regulate body processes

For a person who does not have any intake of fluids, death will occur in

a few days

Which of the following minerals is most plentiful in the body and serves as a dynamic reservoir in bone tissue?

Calcium

For women of the same age, the Al is

2.7 L

What is the recommended daily water intake for men age 19 and older?

2.7 L

Which mineral is the most plentiful in the body?

Calcium

What are the consequences of excessive water intake?

Hyponatremia

Where are minerals found?

In all food groups to varying degrees

What is the most common and widespread nutritional deficiency in the world?

Iron deficiency

Can minerals be toxic?

Minerals can be toxic but generally only from excess supplemental intake or environmental exposure.

What are the potential consequences of a sodium deficiency?

Muscle cramps and confusion

Which of the following is a major electrolyte that helps maintain fluid and acid-base balance in the body?

Potassium

What is the main source of dietary chloride?

Salt (sodium chloride)

What are the major electrolytes?

Sodium, potassium, and chloride

Which of the following minerals is a component of some amino acids and vitamins, but does not function independently as a nutrient?

Sulfur

Which diet is recommended to lower blood pressure for those with hypertension?

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet