1.1.R - Lesson: Major Minerals Flashcards
Your body uses minerals for many different jobs, including __________. (Select all that apply.)
Making hormones
Regulating your heartbeat
Building bones
The amount of a mineral that is ultimately available for use by the body depends on the amount the body can absorb and retain, and this is known as __________.
Bioavailability
Which of the following foods is/are good for obtaining calcium? (Select all that apply.)
Salmon
Broccoli
Milk and other dairy products (cheese, yogurt, sour cream, etc.)
Leafy greens
Sardines
Calcium-fortified foods (cereals, tofu, fruit juices, etc.)
Legumes
Most people in the U.S. get more sodium in their diets than they need. (T/F)
True
__________ is a mineral that, among other things, helps your muscles contract, regulates your body fluids and mineral balance, and maintains normal blood pressure. This mineral may also reduce the risk of getting recurrent kidney stones and suffering from bone loss as you age.
Potassium (K)
Which of the following foods is/are good for obtaining sodium? (Select all that apply.)
Table salt
Eggs
Milk and cheese
Baking powder and baking soda
Meat and seafood
Processed foods
The major minerals include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
Calcium
Phosphorus
Sodium
Potassium
Sulfur
Chloride
Magnesium
Which of the following foods is/are good for obtaining potassium? (Select all that apply.)
Dairy
Potatoes
Beans, legumes, and nuts
Leafy greens
Carrots
Tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, eggplant, and pumpkins
Meat (including poultry and fish)
Melons and citrus fruits
Major minerals are needed in amounts greater than __________ milligrams per day, and the daily need for some of these minerals is more than __________ milligrams.
100; 1,000
__________ is part of the chemical compound hydrochloric acid (HCl), and it helps your body maintain an acid-base balance. Your body also needs it to keep your body fluids balanced; it is an essential part of digestive (stomach) juices.
Chloride (Cl)
Which of the following foods is/are good for obtaining chloride? (Select all that apply.)
Celery
Table salt or sea salt
Lettuce
Tomatoes
Olives
Rye
Seaweed
Celery
Lettuce
Tomatoes
Olives
Rye
Seaweed
__________ is part of the keratin found in your hair and skin. It also helps with the formation of collagen (the most abundant protein in the human body), maintains the body’s acid-base balance, and assists in cellular respiration (the process in which cells produce the energy they need to survive).
Sulfur (S)
Which of the following foods is/are good for obtaining sodium? (Select all that apply.)
Meat and seafood
Processed foods
Table salt
Eggs
Milk and cheese
Baking powder and baking soda
Meat and seafood
Processed foods
Table salt
Eggs
Milk and cheese
Baking powder and baking soda
What is another name for major minerals?
Macrominerals
__________ is a major mineral that is important for proper muscle and nerve function. This mineral helps with muscle contraction and nerve conduction. It is needed for more than three hundred biochemical reactions (chemical reactions that occur in your body that help your cells grow). It also supports a healthy immune system, keeps your heart beating at a steady rate, and helps your bones stay strong. Additionally, it helps regulate your blood glucose levels and aids in the production of energy and protein.
Magnesium (Mg)
