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CH 8 Water and Minerals Flashcards

1
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Function of Sodium

A

maintain blood pressure and volume
fluid balance
transmission of nerve impulses

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sodium recommended intake

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1500 mg (3/4 tsp)
1300 mg for older adults

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function of potassium

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helps to keep nerves and muscles good
maintain fluid level inside cells

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4
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recommended intake of potassium

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4700 mg

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5
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function of chloride

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part of hydrochloric acid in gastric juice
maintains the fluid inside and outside cells

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6
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recommended intake of chloride

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2300 mg

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function of iron

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distributes oxygen
part of hemoglobin and myoglobin

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8
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recommended intake of iron

A

men = 8 mg
women = 18 mg
pregnancy = 27 mg

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function of zinc

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enzymes depend on this
growth process
taste and smell
healing process
immune system
carbohydrate metabolism

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recommended intake of zinc

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men = 11mg
women = 8 mg
pregnant/lactation = 11 - 12 mg

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function of iodine

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part of hormone thyroxine produced by thyroid gland

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12
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recommended intake of iodine

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150 mg

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13
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function of fluoride

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decrease tooth decay and good for tooth formation

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14
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recommended intake fluoride

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men = 4 mg
women = 3 mg

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15
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function of selenium

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helps with antioxidant, thyroid function
works with vit E to prevent cell and lipid damage

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16
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recommended intake of selenium

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55 - 70 ug

17
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function of copper

A

coenzyme
wound healing
nerve fiber protection
iron utilization

18
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recommended intake of copper

A

900 ug

19
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chromium function

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carbohydrate metabolism constituent of glucose tolerance factor

20
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recommended intake of chromium

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men = 35 ug
women = 25 ug

21
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function of manganese

A

part of metabolic enzyme

22
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recommended intake of manganese

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men = 2.3 mg
women = 1.8 mg

23
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function of molybdenum

A

coenzyme

24
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recommended intake of molybdenum

A

45 ug

25
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adequate intake per day (AI) of water

A

men = 13 cups
women = 9 cups

26
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what part of the body is water?

A

50% - 60% adult weight
75% - 80% infants

27
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required intake of major minerals

A

100 mg or more

28
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required intake of trace minerals

A

20 mg or less

29
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how many essential minerals are there

A

16

30
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function and recommended intake of calcium

A

structure and storage 99%
body fluids 1%

1000 mg adults age 50
1200 mg adults 50 and older
1000 mg pregnancy and lactation

31
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function and intake of phosphorus

A

700 mg
85% bones and teeth
15% energy transfer and genetic material

32
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function and intake of Magnesium

A

structure and storage of bone
assist in regulating nerve and muscle function]
role in blood clotting and immune system

men 31 an older = 420 mg
women 31 and older = 320 mg

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