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Chapter 11 & 12 Major & Trace Minerals

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Sources of Calcium   dairy products, fish consumed with bones, green leafy vegetables, and fortified foods  
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Functions of Calcium   Bone and tooth structure, nerve transmissions, muscle contractions, blood clotting, blood pressure regulation, hormone secretion  
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Calcium deficiency   Increased risk of Osteoporosis  
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Groups @ risk of deficiency   Postmenopausal women, elderly people, a vegan diet, lactose intolerant, kidney disease  
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Toxicity of Calcium   Elevated blood calcium and kidney stones  
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Upper Intake Level of calcium   2000-2500 mg/day food and supplements  
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Sources of Phosphorus   Meat, dairy, cereals, baked goods  
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Function of Phosphorus   structure of bones and teeth, membranes, ATP & DNA, acid base balance.  
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Deficiency of Phosphorus   Premature infants, alcoholics, elderly people  
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Toxicity of Phosphorus   None likely  
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Is there an Upper Intake Level of Phosphorus?   Yes! 4000 mg/day  
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Sources of Magnesium   Greens, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds  
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Function of Magnesium   Bone structure, ATP stabilizer, enzyme activity, nerve and muscle function  
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Deficiency of Magnesium   Nausea, vomiting, weakness, muscle pain, heard changes  
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Groups @ risk of Magnesium   Alcoholics, individuals with kidney or gastrointestinal disease  
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Toxicity of Magnesium   Nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure  
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Is there an Upper intake Level of Magnesium?   Yes! 350mg/day from nonfood source  
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Sources of Sulfur   Protein foods, preservatives,  
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Function of Sulfur   Part of some amino acids and vitamins, acid base balance  
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Deficiency in Sulfur   None when protein needs are met  
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Groups @ risk of Sulfur deficiency   None  
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Toxicity to Sulfur   None likely  
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Is there an Upper Intake Level of Sulfur?   N/A  
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What kind of mineral is Magnesium   Major Mineral  
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What kind of mineral is Sulfur   Major Mineral  
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what kind of mineral is Calcium classified as   Major  
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what kind of mineral is Phosphorus classified as   Major  
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what kind of a mineral is Iron Classified as   Trace  
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what kind of a mineral is Zinc Classified as   Trace  
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what kind of a mineral is Copper Classified as   Trace  
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what kind of a mineral is Manganese Classified as   Trace  
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what kind of a mineral is Selenium Classified as   Trace  
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what kind of a mineral is Iodine Classified as   Trace  
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what kind of a mineral is Chromium Classified as   Trace  
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what kind of a mineral is Fluoride Classified as   Trace  
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what kind of a mineral is Molybdenum Classified as   Trace  
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Sources of Iron   Red meats, leafy greens, dried fruits, whole & enriched grains  
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Functions of Iron   part of hemoglobin, delivery of oxygen, myoglobin which holds oxygen in muscle, electron carriers in the transport chain, needed for immune function  
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Iron deficiency   Iron deficiency anemia, fatigue, weakness, small pale RBCs, and low hemoglobin  
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Groups @ risk for Iron deficiency   infants, preschool children, adolescents, women of childbearing age, pregnant women, athletes, an vegetarians.  
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Iron Toxicity   Gastrointestinal upset & liver damage  
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Is there an Upper Intake Level of Iron?   Yes! 45mg/day  
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Zinc Sources   Meat, seafood, whole grains and eggs  
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Functions of Zinc   Regulates protein synthesis, functions in growth/development/wound healing, immunity, and antioxidant protection  
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Toxicity of Zinc   Decreases copper absorption & depressed immune function  
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Groups @ risk for Zinc deficiency   Vegetarians, low income children, elderly  
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Is there an Upper intake level for zinc   Yes! 40mg/day  
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Copper sources   organ meat, nuts, seeds, whole grains, seafood, cocoa  
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functions of copper   a part of proteins needed for iron absorption, lipid metabolism, collagen synthesis, nerve and immune function, and antioxidant protection  
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Deficiency in Copper   anemia, poor growth, bone abnormalities  
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Toxicity of Copper   vomiting  
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Groups @ risk of Copper deficiency   those who over supplement zinc  
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Is there an Upper intake level of Copper?   Yes! 10mg/day  
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Manganese source   nuts, legumes, whole grains, tea  
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Functions of Manganese   carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, and antioxidant protection  
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Manganese deficiency   growth retardation  
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groups @ risk for manganese deficiency   None  
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Toxicity of Manganese   Nerve damage  
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Is there an Upper intake level of Manganese?   Yes! 11mg/day  
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Sources of Selenium   Organ meats, seafood, eggs, whole grains  
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Functions of Selenium   Antioxidant protection as part of glutathione peroxidase, sythesis of thyroid hormones; spares vitamin E  
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Deficiency of Selenium   Muscle pain, weakness, Keshan disease  
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Groups @ risk for Selenium Deficiency   populations of low selenium  
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Toxicity of Selenium   nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, fatigue, hair and nail changes  
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Is there an Upper intake Level for Selenium?   Yes! 400 ug/day  
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Sources of Iodine   iodized salt, salt water fish, seafood, dairy products  
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Functions of Iodine   needed for synthesis of thyroid hormones  
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Deficiency of iodine   Goiter, cretinism, intellectual disability, growth and development abnormalties  
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Groups @ risk for Iodine deficiency   populations in areas with low iodine soil and iodized salt is not used  
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Toxicity of Iodine   Enlarged thyroid  
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Is there an Upper Intake level of Iodine?   Yes! 1110 ug/day  
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Chromium sources   brewers yeast, nuts, whole grains, mushrooms  
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Functions of Chromium   enhances insulin action  
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Deficiency of Chromium   High blood glucose  
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Groups @ risk of Chromium deficiency   malnourished children  
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Toxicity of Chromium   N/A  
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Is there an Upper intake level Chromium?   N/A  
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Sources of Fluoride   fluoridated water, tea, fish, toothpaste  
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Functions of Fluoride   strengthens tooth enamel, enhances remineralization of tooth enamel, reduces acid production by bacteria in mouth  
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Deficiency of Fluoride   Increased risk of dental caries  
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Groups @ risk of Fluoride deficiency   Population without fluoride water  
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Fluoride toxicity   mottled teeth, kidney damage, bone abnormalties  
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Is there an Upper intake level for Fluoride?   Yes! 10 mg/day  
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Sources of Molybdenum   milk, organ meats, grains legumes  
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Functions of Molybdenum   cofactor for enzymes  
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Deficiency of Molybdenum   Unknown in humans  
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Groups @ risk of Molybdenum deficiencies   None  
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Toxicity of Molybdenum   Arthritis and joint inflammation  
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Is there an Upper intake level Molybdenum?   Yes! 2mg/day  
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