chapter 8 major minerals

Question 1

sources of calcium

Answer 1

milk, cheese, yogurt
small fish with bones
broccoli, kale, turnip, mustard
collard greens
fortified soy milk and orange juice and tofu

Question 1

calcium’s function within the body

Answer 1

strengthens bone and teeth
nerve function
muscle contraction
maintains normal blood pressure
blood clotting& immune defenses
activates cellular enzymes
secretion of hormones, digestive enzymes, and neurotransmitters

Question 2

phosphorus’ functions within the body

Answer 2

in bones and teeth
major buffer
important in cell’s genetic material
in cellular energy
phospholipids in cell membranes and lipoproteins

Question 3

sources of phosphorus

Answer 3

all animal products
whole grain bread
legumes
caramel or brown sodas

Question 4

sodium’s function within the body

Answer 4

maintains normal fluid balance
maintains normal acid-base balance
critical to nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction
THE MAJOR POSITIVE CHAGED ION OUTSIDE CELLS

Question 5

sources of sodium

Answer 5

table salt- 15% of slat in diet
processed foods
fast foods/ restaurants
deli foods
condiments or seasonings

Question 6

chloride’s function in the body

Answer 6

maintains fluid and electrolyte balance
maintains normal acid-base balance
stomach’s production of hydrochloric acid

Question 7

sources of chloride

Answer 7

processed foods
fast foods/ restaurants
deli foods
condiments seasoning

Question 8

potassium’s function within the body

Answer 8

maintains fluid and electrolyte balance and cell integrity
maintains normal acid-base balance
maintaining normal heart beat
supports normal bone structure and kidney function
MAJOR POSITIVE CHARGE ION INSIDE CELLS

Question 9

potassium sources

Answer 9

Fresh / whole foods or slightly processed foods

Question 10

magnesium’s function within the body

Answer 10

Helps hold calcium in bones and teeth (which promotes resistance to tooth decay)
Involved in hundreds of enzyme activities
Aids pancreatic function
Cofactor in protein and ATP (energy) synthesis
Muscle relaxation, transmission of nerve impulses

Question 11

magnesium sources

Answer 11

Legumes, nuts, whole grains, dark green vegetables, seafood, milk, meat, chocolate, cocoa
Hard water and coffee are potential sources

Question 12

sulfur function within the body

Answer 12

Helps maintain normal protein shapes by forming sulfur-to-sulfur bridges
Found in biotin, thiamin, insulin
Combines with toxic substances in the liver to form harmless compounds

Question 13

sources of sulfur

Answer 13

in all protein-containg foods