ch 14

Question 1

water

Answer 1

functions: maintains blood volume, produces fluids, forms lubricants
deficiency: dehydration
toxicity: hypoatremia

Question 2

sodium

Answer 2

functions: aids in water balance, absorb glucose
sources: sodium chloride, salt

Question 3

hypertension

Answer 3

health impacts: high blood pressure
risk factors: age, race, obesity, physical inactivity

Question 4

DASH diet

Answer 4

low in saturated fat, total fat, cholesterol high in fruits, veggies, low fat dairy

Question 5

iron

Answer 5

energy metabolism
Heme: animal flesh
non heme: vegetables, grains, supplements
deficiency: iron deficiency anemia