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Nutrition Ch.12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When blood sodium levels decline below normal levels it is called _____________ | hyponatremia |
| The body’s release of aldosterone and renin ______ _________ _________ | promote sodium retention |
| __________ is a catalyst in the reaction that adds the last phosphate to the high-energy compound adenosine triphosphate. | Magnesium |
| In the US, 300,000 people are hospitalized each year due to hip fractures related to _____________ | osteoporosis |
| ____________ assists in energy metabolism and the structure of bones and teeth | Phosphorus |
| The second most abundant mineral in the body is __________ and it is found in all body cells | phosphorous |
| Calcium _________ can be inhibited by excessive caffeine and alcohol intake, smoking, and antacids. | absorption |
| The greatest source of sodium in the diet for most Americans is ___________ _________ | processed foods |
| ___________ is critical to heart function and seems to protect against hypertension and supports heart health. | Magnesium |
| A chloride imbalance can be experienced by a person who frequently _______, this is due to loss of hydro(chloric) acid. | vomits |
| Only when people lack protein to the point of severe deficiency will they lack the _____-containing amino acids. | sulfur |
| Sugar and salt are medicine too! ____ __________ ______ is a simple solution of sugar, salt, and water – and has saved millions of lives. | Oral rehydration therapy |
| _________ plays a major role in maintaining fluid, electrolyte balance, and cell integrity. | Potassium |
| ________ _________ deficiency is characterized by irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, and glucose intolerance. | progressive potassium |
| The UL for magnesium is ____mg/day from nonfood sources. | 350 |
| Calcium absorption is enhanced by ________ ___ | vitamin D |
| Your body is comprised of approximately __% water | 60 |
| Bone mineral density can be measured using a _____-_____ ______ absorptiometry test. | dual-energy X-ray |
| The body’s main extracellular anion is ________, and the principal extracellular cation is sodium. | chloride |
| The principal intracellular cation is __________ | potassium |
| ___% of the US population exceeds the recommended intake for sodium. | 90 |
| The water existing between cells is called __________ _______ | interstitial fluid |
| _____ is concentrated in the body’s skin, hair, and nails. | Sulfur |
| Intracellular fluid is found within ______ | cells |
| One of the primary functions of chloride is being part of hydrochloric acid which helps maintain stomach ________ | acidity |
| Proteins are major sources of dietary ________ | sulfur |
| Foods that are “whole” and “unprocessed” are naturally higher in potassium and lower in _______ | sodium |
| An enzyme released by the kidneys in response to low blood pressure is ______ | renin |
| True or False: The kidneys and lungs help to control the buffer system that regulates the body’s acid-base balance. | True |
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