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26 Cards in this Set
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Minerals are...
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inorganic elements that originate from rocks within the earth's crust.
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Minerals exist in a form that is _______ charged, therefore can not gain or lose electrons.
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electronically
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True or False: Minerals break down during metabolism.
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False!
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True or False: Minerals contain a source of energy for the body.
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False!
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Which minerals are involved with providing structure?
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Calcium, Phosphorus, and fluoride.
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Fluid-Balance is a function of ____ & _______.
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Sodium, Potassium.
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Acid-Base Balance
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Mineral: Phosphorus
Role: Assisting in pH balance of blood and urine |
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*Fluid-Balance
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Mineral(s): Sodium, Potassium
Role: Maintenance of fluid and plasma volume. |
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Structure
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Mineral(s): Calcium, Phosphorus, fluoride
Role: Components of bones and teeth. |
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Nerve Cell Transmission
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Mineral(s): Sodium, Potassium
Role: Active Transport of substances across cell membranes Mineral(s): Magnesium, Calcium Role: Neuromuscular activity |
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Muscle Contraction
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Mineral(s): Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium.
Role: Muscle contraction & relaxation, including the heart. |
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Cofactor for enzymes and hormone activity
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Mineral: Iodine
Role: Thyroid hormones Mineral(s): Zinc, Selenium, Copper. Role: Enzyme Cofactor |
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Mineral bioavailability is...
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the absorbability of the mineral and is affected by the state of the mineral when it's in the intestine before absorption.
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The are how many essential minerals in the diet?
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16!
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Essential Minerals are classified as:
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1). Major minerals (inc., electrolytes) - amounts of 5gm or more; requiring an intake of at least 100 mg/day.
2). Trace Minerals- amounts less than 5gm; recommended intakes of under 100 mg daily. |
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Major Minerals
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Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Sulfur, Sodium, Potassium, and Chloride.
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Acid-Base Balance
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Mineral: Phosphorus
Role: Assisting in pH balance of blood and urine |
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*Fluid-Balance
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Mineral(s): Sodium, Potassium
Role: Maintenance of fluid and plasma volume. |
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Structure
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Mineral(s): Calcium, Phosphorus, fluoride
Role: Components of bones and teeth. |
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Nerve Cell Transmission
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Mineral(s): Sodium, Potassium
Role: Active Transport of substances across cell membranes Mineral(s): Magnesium, Calcium Role: Neuromuscular activity |
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Muscle Contraction
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Mineral(s): Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium.
Role: Muscle contraction & relaxation, including the heart. |
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Cofactor for enzymes and hormone activity
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Mineral: Iodine
Role: Thyroid hormones Mineral(s): Zinc, Selenium, Copper. Role: Enzyme Cofactor |
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Mineral bioavailability is...
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the absorbability of the mineral and is affected by the state of the mineral when it's in the intestine before absorption.
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The are how many essential minerals in the diet?
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16!
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Essential Minerals are classified as:
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1). Major minerals (inc., electrolytes) - amounts of 5gm or more; requiring an intake of at least 100 mg/day.
2). Trace Minerals- amounts less than 5gm; recommended intakes of under 100 mg daily. |
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Major Minerals
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Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Sulfur, Sodium, Potassium, and Chloride.
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