Final! Flashcards
Function of Calcium
Maintain normal BP, blood clotting, muscle contractions, transmission of nerve impulses, may protect against HTN, protective relationship w/ diabetes, blood cholesterol & colon cancer
Food Sources of Calcium
Dairy/milk, OJ (fortified), Greens, Sardine’s bones, fish sauce, seaweed, tofu
Osteoporosis (Causes/prevention/treatment)
a thinning of the bones -- bone loss outpaces the growth of new bone. Bones become porous, brittle, and prone to fracture Prevention: Adequate amounts of calcium Adequate amounts of vitamin D Regular exercise Medication, exercises
Calcium: What increases absorption?
Stomach acid, vitamin D, lactose, growth hormones
Calcium: What increases excretion?
Hypocalcemia refers to low blood calcium concentration
Function of Iron
Cofactor in oxidation - reduction reactions, utilization of energy in metabolism, hemoglobin - carried O2 to cells, myoglobin - carries O2 to muscles
Food Sources of Iron
Meat (red/fish/poultry/shellfish), spinach & greens, parsley, legumes (beans), grains (breads&cereals)
Iron Deficiency
MOst common, 1.6 mill. people, blood losses, Microcytic hypochromic anemia (small & pale RBCs) Fatigue, headaches, weakness, pale (pallor)
Iron Overload
Hemochromatosis - genetic disorder that enhances Fe absorption (Can also be from repeated bld tranfsns, massive doses of Fe supplements, rare metabolic disorders) Apathy, lethargy, fatigue, liver tissue damage, higher risk of diabetes, liver cancer, CHD & arthritis
Function of Selenium
*antioxidant. Defends against oxidation. May protect against lung, prostate, colon & rectal cancer
Selenium Deficiency
Keshan disease - heart enlargement & muscle becomes fibrous, caused by virus but Se deficiency makes people pro-disposed to it, prevalent in regions of China b/c soil low in Se
Selenium Overload
Loss & brittleness of hair/nails, skin rash, fatigue, irritability & nervous system disorders, garlic breath OD
Function of Iodine
IodiNe-food, IodiDe-body, essential component of the thyroid hormone, regulates body temp, growth/development, metabolic rate
Iodine Deficiency
Simple goiter - enlargement of the thyroid gland. Cretinism - mental & physical retardation, maternal iodine deficiency during pregnancy
Function of Chromium
Enhances insulin action
Chromium Deficiency
Low chromium levels can result in elevated blood sugar
Function of Fluoride
Formation of teeth/bones, makes bones stronger & teeth more resistant to decay
Problems w/ Excessive Amounts of Fluoride
Fluorosis - irreversible pitting & discoloration of the teeth
Function of Zinc
Found in all cells, cofactor in > 100 enzymes, found in foods high in protein, important in sexual maturation & growth, involved in growth, development & immune function, influences behavior & learning performance, taste perception, wound healing, sperm development, fetal development
Zinc Deficiency Diseases
Stunted growth, seen mostly in Middle East & in children, diet low in zinc, high in legumes, unleavened bread & other whole grains (Bind w/zinc)