chapters 9 review macro minerals Flashcards

1
Q

the most abundant macro mineral in the body

A

calcium

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2
Q

the least abundant macro mineral in the body

A

sulfur

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3
Q

minerals are single ___ elements that are essential to human life.

A

inorganic

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4
Q

micro minerals are also referred to as _____elements,as they are needed in very small amounts,less then ____mg per day

A

trace,100 mg/day

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5
Q

the degree to which a mineral is available for absorption by the body is referred to as its____

A

“bioavailability”

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6
Q

main function of calcium

A

bone health

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7
Q

main function of phosphorus

A

cell membrane structure

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8
Q

main function of magnesium

A

maintaining muscle health/function

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9
Q

main function sodium

A

joint health

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10
Q

main function of potassium

A

proper nerve transmission

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11
Q

main function of chlorine

A

cleanser/detoxifier

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12
Q

main function of sulfur

A

healthy hair,skin and nails

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13
Q

potential deficiency of calcium

A

bone and teeth problems

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14
Q

potential deficiency of phosphorus

A

problems with protein digestion

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15
Q

potential deficiency of magnesium

A

constipation

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16
Q

potential deficiency of sodium

A

loss of appetite and weight

17
Q

potential deficiency of potassium

A

signs associated with dehydration

18
Q

potential deficiency of chlorine

A

excessive fatigue

19
Q

potential deficiency of sulfur

A

deficiency is rare

20
Q

food source of calcium

A

cruciferous vegetables

21
Q

food source of phosphorus

A

high protein foods

22
Q

food source of magnesium

A

yellow foods

23
Q

food source of sodium

A

goat whey powder

24
Q

food source of potassium

A

potato peels

25
Q

food source of chlorine

A

pineapple

26
Q

food source of sulfur

A

garlic and onions

27
Q

which mineral is known as the anti stress mineral

A

magnesium

28
Q

which mineral is the most abused due to poor diet of processed foods

A

sodium

29
Q

what is the required ratio of calcium to phosphorous for healthy bones and teeth

A

2:1 ratio

2 parts calcium to one part phosphorous

30
Q

what is the required ratio of calcium to magnesium for a healthy heart

A

2:1 ratio

2 parts calcium and one part magnesium

31
Q

_______ of calcium in the body is found in the teeth and bones and _____ of calcium is found in the blood

A

99% of calcium is found in the bones and teeth

1% of calcium is found in the blood