Second Half Flashcards
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minerals
- inorganic
- non-energy yielding micronutrients
- major and trace minerals (major=more of them in body)
calcium
- most abundant mineral in body
- 99% is stored in bones and teeth
- 1% is in body fluids and it helps with muscle contraction and relaxation and blood clotting
- bone density
- muscle contraction
roles of calcium
integral part of bone structure and bones serve as a calcium reserve
what do calcium phosphate salts do
crystallize hydroxyapatite crystals that add rigidity to the bone
how is calcium regulated
by hormones
what can a calcium-poor diet do
during growing years can prevent a person from reaching peak bone mass, which is achieved at age 20
- increases risk of osteoporosis; reduction of bone mass in older adults and children will have stunted growth and weak bones
what are sources of calcium
milk/milk product, fortified soy beverage and juice, fish with bones, broccoli
what can inhibit calcium absorption
spinach, swiss chard
calcium toxcity
constipation, kidney stones, absorption interference of other minerals
osteoporsis
a reduction of bone mass in older ppl in which bones become fragile due to a calcium deficiency
“silent thief”
causes most hip fractures
risk factors: advanced age, females, being underweight, rheumatoid arthritis
osteomalcia
vitamin d deficiency w an overabundance of unmineralized bone protein
phosphorus
2nd most abundant mineral in the body
found in bones and teeth
needs are easily met by diet
- DNA/RNA, phospholipids, metabolism
phosphorus roles
help maintain acid-base balance, part of DNA/RNA, metabolize energy yielding nutrients
phosphorus toxicity
calcification of soft tissues
phosphorus sources
widespread of food and animal proteins
kidney disease may require a phosphorus controlled diet
magnesium
50% in bones
1% is in body fluids
- enzymes, bones, crystallization, muscle
how to maintain magnesium
to maintain concentration in blood, it can be taken from bones to conserve it
magnesium sources
easily washed and peeled away from food sources; nuts, legumes, whole grains, chocolate, dark green veg
magnesium deficiency
muscle weakness, heart attack, high blood pressure
magnesium toxicity
occurs w high intakes of supplements and causes diarrhea, acid base imbalance
sodium roles
fluid electrolyte balance, acid base balance, muscle contraction
- biocompounds, antioxidants
sodium deficiency
rare but can occur from vomiting or extreme sweating
- endurance athletes can become hyponatremic
amount of sodium excretion and intake is
AI: 1500mg
CDRR: 2300 mg
Daily value: 2300mg (1 tsp)
do males or females consume less sodium
females