MACRONUTRIENTS

Question 1

HOW MANY MACRONUTRIENTS

Answer 1

7

Question 2

7 MACRO

Answer 2

1.CALCIUM
2.PHOSPHORUS
3.SODIUM
4.CHLORIDE
5.POTASSIUM
6.SULFUR
7.MAGNESIUM

Question 3

Formation of bones and teeth, muscle contractility

Answer 3

CALCIUM

Question 4

Formation of bones and teeth, used in cell structure, aids glucose use

Answer 4

PHOSPHORUS

Question 5

D: CALCIUM

Answer 5

IMPROPER BONE GROWTH (RICKETS)

Question 6

D: PHOSPHORUS

Answer 6

Unlikely if calcium and protein needs are met

Question 7

D: SODIUM

Answer 7

Rare;
Hypertension in genetically predisposed individuals

Question 7

Regulates fluid volume and pH

Answer 7

SODIUM

Question 8

Rare except with vomiting causing loss of hydrochloric acid

Answer 8

CHLORIDE

Question 8

Formation of hydrochloric acid, regulates body fluid with sodium

Answer 8

CHLORIDE

Question 8

Major cation in cells, essential for electrical conduction in muscle and heart action

Answer 8

POTASSIUM

Question 8

D: POTASSIUM

Answer 8

Muscle weakness and heart irritability (common with diuretic use)

Question 8

Essential for protein formation and cell growth

Answer 8

SULFUR

Question 8

D: SULFUR

Answer 8

Rare if protein intake is adequate

Question 9

Relaxation of muscles after contraction

Answer 9

MAGNESIUM

Question 9

D: MAGNESIUM

Answer 9

Leads to muscle contraction