CH 8 Water and Minerals

Question 1

Function of Sodium

Answer 1

maintain blood pressure and volume
fluid balance
transmission of nerve impulses

Question 2

sodium recommended intake

Answer 2

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

Question 3

function of potassium

Answer 3

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

Question 4

recommended intake of potassium

Answer 4

4700 mg

Question 5

function of chloride

Answer 5

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

Question 6

recommended intake of chloride

Answer 6

2300 mg

Question 7

function of iron

Answer 7

distributes oxygen
part of hemoglobin and myoglobin

Question 8

recommended intake of iron

Answer 8

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

Question 9

function of zinc

Answer 9

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

Question 10

recommended intake of zinc

Answer 10

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

Question 11

function of iodine

Answer 11

part of hormone thyroxine produced by thyroid gland

Question 12

recommended intake of iodine

Answer 12

150 mg

Question 13

function of fluoride

Answer 13

decrease tooth decay and good for tooth formation

Question 14

recommended intake fluoride

Answer 14

men = 4 mg
women = 3 mg

Question 15

function of selenium

Answer 15

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

Question 16

recommended intake of selenium

Answer 16

55 - 70 ug

Question 17

function of copper

Answer 17

coenzyme
wound healing
nerve fiber protection
iron utilization

Question 18

recommended intake of copper

Answer 18

900 ug

Question 19

chromium function

Answer 19

carbohydrate metabolism constituent of glucose tolerance factor

Question 20

recommended intake of chromium

Answer 20

men = 35 ug
women = 25 ug

Question 21

function of manganese

Answer 21

part of metabolic enzyme

Question 22

recommended intake of manganese

Answer 22

men = 2.3 mg
women = 1.8 mg

Question 23

function of molybdenum

Answer 23

coenzyme

Question 24

recommended intake of molybdenum

Answer 24

45 ug

Question 25

adequate intake per day (AI) of water

Answer 25

men = 13 cups
women = 9 cups

Question 26

what part of the body is water?

Answer 26

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

Question 27

required intake of major minerals

Answer 27

100 mg or more

Question 28

required intake of trace minerals

Answer 28

20 mg or less

Question 29

how many essential minerals are there

Answer 29

16

Question 30

function and recommended intake of calcium

Answer 30

structure and storage 99%
body fluids 1%

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

Question 31

function and intake of phosphorus

Answer 31

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

Question 32

function and intake of Magnesium

Answer 32

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