Fluoride

Question 1

is it a trace element, vitamin, or mineral? Fluoride

Answer 1

trace element

Question 2

is it a trace element? Fluoride

Answer 2

yes

Question 3

what is its function? Fluoride

Answer 3

structural component of bones and teeth

Question 4

what can it reduce if taken while teeth are growing and by how much %? Fluoride

Answer 4

reduce dental caries by 50%

Question 5

what are the four toxicity symptoms? Fluoride

Answer 5

fluorosis (staining of teeth), joint stiffness, brittle bones, rats died b/c tooth grew back into jaw bone

Question 6

what are its dietary sources? Fluoride

Answer 6

fluoridated water, tea

Question 7

what can it reduce if taken while teeth are growing and by how much %? Fluoride

Answer 7

reduce dental caries by 50%

Question 8

at what level does the toxicity symptom of fluorosis occur? Fluoride

Answer 8

8 ppm

Question 9

what level is in Austin’s water supply? Fluoride

Answer 9

0.8 ppm

Question 10

what are its dietary sources? Fluoride

Answer 10

fluoridated water, tea