Bio 130 Minerals
Fluorosis is a condition resulting from ____________?
Fluoride Toxicity
In general, which type of iron source has a higher bioavailability?
Heme Iron
All of these factors help increase osteoclast activities except ____________?
High blood calcium
In general, estrogen, weight bearing activities and being overweight are factors that ____________ bone density?
Increase
Cretinism is due to ___________________ deficiency?
Iodine
Which nutrient was the first to be fortified in our food?
Iodine
Selenium deficiency leads to _____________________?
Keshan's disease
What is the oxygen carrying protein of muscle cells?
Myoglobin
Keshan's Diseases is a result of ____________ deficiency?
Selenium
Iodine deficiency can lead to what two conditions?
1. Cretinism 2. Goiter
What are the 3 major functions of calcium?
1. Muscle Contractions 2. Bone Health 3. Nerve Functions
A person's bone density is highest at around age?
30 years old
In general, mineral binders ___________ the bioavailability of nutrients?
decrease
Almost all (99%) of the calcium in the body is used to?
provide rigidity for the bones and teeth
Deficiency of fluoride can lead to_____________?
Tooth decay