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The absorption of dietary magnesium increases when the body is deficient in Magnesium
Most of the phosphorus in the body can be found in the skeleton
Iron plays an integral role in _________. formation of red blood cells
Which of the following diseases or conditions are positively affected by calcium rich diets? -insulin resistance -chronic inflammation -hypertension
The kidneys produce smaller amounts of urine when -fluid loss is great -fluid intake is limited
The process by which bone tissue gains strength and rigidity is called bone mineralization
Which of the following is the best source of magnesium? Spinach
Good dietary sources of phosphorus include dairy. meat.
Roles for phosphorus in the body include regulating acid-base balance. synthesizing DNA. generating ATP.
Which of the following minerals participate in nerve transmission? sodium calcium potassium
The simplest ways to determine hydration status are observing urine volume. color.
The crystalline structure composed of calcium and phosphorus used for bone formation is called hydroxyapatite
Which of the following is NOT a good source of phosphorus in the typical American diet? Apples
fluid intake is adequate fluid balance is maintained
fluid intake is greater than needed more urine is produced and eliminated
fluid intake is limited small amounts of urine are produced
Sulfur is essential to the functioning of glutathione which has ______ activity in the body. antioxidant
Mineral elements that have electrical charges that help maintain fluid balance in the body are called electrolytes. ions.
Which bones are most often subject to osteoporosis-related fractures? Ankle bones Wrist bones Vertebrae Hip bones
People with hypertension are at an increased risk of stroke. heart disease. kidney failure.
Excellent sources of chloride include tomatoes. celery. seaweed.
Since most Americans use too much table salt, and since table salt is sodium and chloride, most Americans get _____ than the AI for chloride. greater than
Sulfur is a component of cysteine. methionine. biotin.
The body maintains fluid balance by controlling in each compartment the concentration of ions, ion, electrolytes, or electrolyte
The condition that is characterized by elevated blood pressure is called hypertension
The major source of chloride in the American diet is table salt.
The adequate intake(AI) for chloride is 2300 mg/day
Which of the following are functions of water? major solvent regulate body temperature transport nutrients
Diffusion _____ when the concentrations of the material on either side of the plasma membrane are equal stops
A person with persistently elevated blood pressure is diagnosed with ______. hypertension
Most salt substitutes are comprised of ______ potassium chloride
The AI for sodium in adults is 1500 mg/day
Potassium is needed by the body for muscle contraction. nerve transmission.
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