Bio 130 Minerals

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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


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