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