Nutrition Test 3 CH. 8-10
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- Phosphorus.
- Mineralization of bones/teeth. Part of phospholipids, important in genetic material, energy metabolism and buffering systems.
- Describe Major Deficiencies symptoms, Toxicity Symptoms, and major sources of Phosphorus.
- D: muscular weakness, bone pain. T: Calcification of soft tissues, part. kidneys. Sources: Animals sources/legumes.
- Magnesium.
- Bone mineralization, protein synthesis, enzyme action, muscle contraction, nerve function, tooth maintenance, and immune function.
- Describe Major Deficiencies symptoms, Toxicity Symptoms, and major sources of Potassium.
- D: Muscle weakness, paralysis, confusion. T:Muscle weakness, vomiting. When injected into a vein can stop the heart. Sources: All whole foods: meats, milk, fruits, veggies, grains, legumes.
- Sodium.
- Maintains normal fluid balance and acid-base balance in body. Critical to Nerve impulse transmission.
- Describe Major Deficiencies symptoms, Toxicity Symptoms, and major sources of Sodium.
- D: Muslce cramps, mental apathy, loss of appetite. T: Hypertension. Sources: Salt, soy sauce, seasoning mixes, processed foods, condiments, fast foods.
- Chloride.
- Part of HCL found in stomach-necessary for digestion. Helps maintain fluid and electrolyte balance.
- Describe Major Deficiencies symptoms, Toxicity Symptoms, and major sources of Chloride.
- D: Growth failure in children, muscle cramps, mental apathy, loss of appetite, can cause death T: Normally harmless, can cause vomiting. Sources: Salt, soy sauce, moderate quantities in whole, unprocessed foods, large amounts in processed foods.
- Iodine.
- Helps regulate growth, development, and metabolic rate.
- Selenium
- Assists a group of enzymes that defend against oxidation.
- Selenium. D. T. Sources.
- D: Predisposition to specific heart disease characterized by fibrous cardiac tissues. T: Nausea, abdominal pain, nail and hair changes, nerve, liver and muscle damage. Sources: Seafood, organ meats, other meats, whole grains, and veggie depending on soil cont
- Chromium. D. T. Sources.
- D: Abnormal glucose metabolism T: Possibly skin eruptions. Sources: Meat, unrefined grains, veggie oils.
- Copper. D. T. Sources.
- D: Anemia, bone abnormalities. T: Vomiting, diarrhea, liver damage. Sources: Organ meats, seafood, nuts, seeds, whole grains, drinking water.