chapters 9 review macro minerals

Question 1

the most abundant macro mineral in the body

Answer 1

calcium

Question 2

the least abundant macro mineral in the body

Answer 2

sulfur

Question 3

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

Answer 3

inorganic

Question 4

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

Answer 4

trace,100 mg/day

Question 5

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

Answer 5

“bioavailability”

Question 6

main function of calcium

Answer 6

bone health

Question 7

main function of phosphorus

Answer 7

cell membrane structure

Question 8

main function of magnesium

Answer 8

maintaining muscle health/function

Question 9

main function sodium

Answer 9

joint health

Question 10

main function of potassium

Answer 10

proper nerve transmission

Question 11

main function of chlorine

Answer 11

cleanser/detoxifier

Question 12

main function of sulfur

Answer 12

healthy hair,skin and nails

Question 13

potential deficiency of calcium

Answer 13

bone and teeth problems

Question 14

potential deficiency of phosphorus

Answer 14

problems with protein digestion

Question 15

potential deficiency of magnesium

Answer 15

constipation

Question 16

potential deficiency of sodium

Answer 16

loss of appetite and weight

Question 17

potential deficiency of potassium

Answer 17

signs associated with dehydration

Question 18

potential deficiency of chlorine

Answer 18

excessive fatigue

Question 19

potential deficiency of sulfur

Answer 19

deficiency is rare

Question 20

food source of calcium

Answer 20

cruciferous vegetables

Question 21

food source of phosphorus

Answer 21

high protein foods

Question 22

food source of magnesium

Answer 22

yellow foods

Question 23

food source of sodium

Answer 23

goat whey powder

Question 24

food source of potassium

Answer 24

potato peels

Question 25

food source of chlorine

Answer 25

pineapple

Question 26

food source of sulfur

Answer 26

garlic and onions

Question 27

which mineral is known as the anti stress mineral

Answer 27

magnesium

Question 28

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

Answer 28

sodium

Question 29

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

Answer 29

2:1 ratio

2 parts calcium to one part phosphorous

Question 30

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

Answer 30

2:1 ratio

2 parts calcium and one part magnesium

Question 31

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

Answer 31

99% of calcium is found in the bones and teeth

1% of calcium is found in the blood