minerals: general Flashcards
1
Q
we require ____ mg/day of major minerals
A
> 100 mg/day
2
Q
because minerals cannot be synthesized in a lab, we must ___ for them
A
mine
3
Q
minerals are absorbed in the ___ state, except for ____ which is absorbed as part of the heme complex before being released
A
ionic
heme iron
4
Q
most metals have a ___ charge, while nonmetals have a ___
A
positive
negative
5
Q
we require ___ mg/day of trace minerals, and ____ mg/day of ULTRAtrace
A
1-100 mg/day
6
Q
absorption of major minerals is enhanced with ___ environment
A
acid
7
Q
absorption of major minerals is INHIBITED by what three things
A
phytate (whole grains)
oxalate (spinach, choc, legumes)
tannins (tea, coffee, red wine)
8
Q
HYPERphosphatemia, HYPOmagnesemia, and HYPERnatremia all lead to:
A
HYPOcalcemia
