macro nutriets for humans Flashcards
1
Q
calcium
A
strond bones and teeth , blood clotting
defiency disease; rickes(children) osteroposis(adults)
2
Q
magnesium
A
nerve and energy production
defiency disease : muscle cramps , osteopsis
3
Q
phosphorus
A
part of nucleic acids and cell membrane
defiency disease : rickets , osteoporosis
4
Q
potassium
A
growth and maintance , water balance
defiency disease : muscle cramps , heart,kidney and lung failure
5
Q
sodium
A
regulates blood pressure and volume
defiency disease : muscle cramps
6
Q
sulfur
A
detoxifies the body
defiency disease : disorder