Macrominerals

Question 1

Calcium role

Answer 1

Component of bones/teeth, cellular processes, muscle contraction, blood clotting, enzyme activation

Question 2

Calcium deficiency

Answer 2

Rickets, osteomalacia, osteoporosis, tetany

Question 3

Calcium sources

Answer 3

Dairy products, sardines, greens

Question 4

Chloride roles

Answer 4

Anion, maintains pH, enzyme activation, gastric acid

Question 5

Chloride deficiency

Answer 5

Loss of appetite, FTT, lethargy, metabolic acidosis

Question 6

Chloride sources

Answer 6

Table salt, seafood, dairy, meat, eggs

Question 7

Phosphorous role

Answer 7

Component of bones/teeth, cell membranes, phospholipids

Question 8

Phosphorous deficiency

Answer 8

Neuromuscular
Skeletal
Hematologic
Renal manifestations
Osteomalacia

Question 9

Phosphorous sources

Answer 9

Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, legumes

Question 10

Potassium roles

Answer 10

Water, electrolyte & pH balance, cell membrane transfer

Question 11

Potassium deficiency

Answer 11

Muscle weakness, arrhythmia’s, paralysis

Question 12

Potassium sources

Answer 12

Fruits, potatoes, dairy

Question 13

Sodium roles

Answer 13

Water, electrolyte & pH balance, nerve transmission, muscle contraction

Question 14

Sodium deficiency

Answer 14

Anorexia, nausea, muscle atrophy

Question 15

Sodium sources

Answer 15

Table salt, meat, seafood, dairy

Question 16

Sulfur roles

Answer 16

Component of sulfur-containing AA’s

Question 17

Sulfur deficiency

Answer 17

Unknown

Question 18

Sulfur sources

Answer 18

Protein foods