Lesson 12: Minerals

Question 1

What is the function of Na?

Answer 1

1. Maintenance of fluid balance
2. Acts as a co-transport for other nutrients
   - Glucose and AA

Question 2

Na source

Question 3

Minerals are the only ______________?

Answer 3

1. In organic nutrient
2. Can function independently & as part of a mineral combination

Question 4

What is the body’s total Na+ count?

Answer 4

105 g
it is generally found in the extracellular fluid because Na is important for osmosis.

Question 5

Sodium acts as a?

Answer 5

Co-transport for amino acids and glucose

Question 6

What are the function for K?

Answer 6

Potassium is responsible for the contractions of skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles.

Question 7

What is the source of K?

Answer 7

1. Potatoes
2. Bananas

Question 8

What are the functions for Ca?

Answer 8

1. Bone mineralization
2. Muscle contraction

Question 9

Source of Ca?

Answer 9

1. Milk (dairy)
2. Salmon

Question 10

What is the most abundant mineral in the body?

Answer 10

Ca is the most abundant mineral in the body

Question 11

Source of Zn

Answer 11

Red meats & Seafood

Question 12

What is the function of Zn in the body?

Answer 12

Zinc is responsible for immune function

Question 13

What is a source of heme iron?
(Meat)

Answer 13

1. Meats
2. Poultry
3. Fish

Question 14

What is a source of non-heme iron? (NO MEAT)

Answer 14

1. Plants
2. Vegetables
3. Fruits

Question 15

Why should you drink orange juice with iron instead of milk?

Answer 15

The vitamin C in the OJ helps with the absorption of iron.