*minerals Flashcards
what are the main functions of minerals in the body
muscle contraction, nerve transmission, production of hemoglobin
what is the most abundant mineral in the body
calcium
what does calcium require for absorption
vitamin D
what foods are calcium found in
dairy, cereals, orange juice, salmon
what is calcium need to function
nervous, MSK
what occurs when patients become hypercalcemic while taking digoxin
cardiac dysrhythmias
what is magnesium used for
nerve function, muscle contraction
what foods is magnesium found in
green leafy vegetables, meats, seafood, milk, cheese, yogurt, cereal, nuts
what foods is phosphorus found in
dairy, peas, meat, fish, eggs
what does phosphorus do in the body
cellular energy transfer, development of skeletal system and teeth
what is zinc used for in the body
metabolic reactions of proteins and carbs, tissues growth and repair
what foods is zinc found in
red meats, liver, oysters, dairy, eggs, beans, seafood, cereal, whole grain
