Unit 23 Flashcards
1
Q
7 major minerals
A
Calcium Phosphorous Potassium Sulfur Sodium Chloride Magnesium
2
Q
Mineral Charges Functions & Key Importance
A
- helps maintain adequate water
- neutralizing acidic/basic
- components of proteins + Enzymes
3
Q
Calcium
A
- muscle contraction
- blood clotting
- cell membrane integrity
- nerve conduction
- strong bones and teeth
4
Q
What two things decrease absorption of calcium
A
phytic and oxalic acid
5
Q
Calcium in SPINACH
A
A lot of calcium, little absorbed because of oxalic acid
6
Q
Calcium Needed for 1-3yo
A
500mg
7
Q
Calcium Needed for 4-8yo
A
800mg
8
Q
Calcium Needed for 9-18yo
A
1300mg
9
Q
Calcium Needed for 18-50yo
A
1000mg
10
Q
Calcium Needed for 51+yo
A
1200mg
11
Q
3 Types of Calcium Supps
A
- Powdered
- Calcium Mixtures
- Purified Calcium
12
Q
Amount of Iron needed by Men
A
8mg/day
13
Q
Amount of Iron needed by Women
A
18mg/day
14
Q
Heme VS Non-Heme Iron
A
HEME IRON
- found in meat
NON-HEME IRON
- found in plant based foods
- hard to absorb
