Exam 8: The Minerals and Water a Functional Approach

Fresh and canned vegetables vary in zinc content, depending on the soil in which they are grown.

With increasing obesity, age, and blood pressure levels comes an increasing probability that a person will become salt sensitive.

Vignette While waiting for a prescription to be filled, Dan decides to measure his blood pressure using the automated machine in the pharmacy. His blood pressure reading is 140 over 92 millimeters of mercury. He knows he has a few pounds to lose but has never known his blood pressure. Before returning home he goes to a fast-food restaurant and enjoys a cheeseburger and fries. At home, Dan tells his wife, Tracy, about his findings and waits for her response. Let's see if you know as much as Tracy about the implications of blood pressure. While out for dinner with Tracy, what choice would help Dan lower his sodium intake?

Which food provides iron in the most absorbable form?

How do body cells keep the right amount of water inside themselves?

Which nutrient works closely with insulin to help the cells take up glucose?

Brodie's doctor wants his blood pressure to be reduced because his systolic pressure is too high. What does systolic pressure measure?

Condiments such as mustard, barbecue sauce, and ketchup are often high in sodium.

Skin, hair, and nails tend to have high sulfur content.

Aside from malnutrition, blood loss is the primary reason for iron deficiency.

All public water in the United States is fluoridated.

Two natural compounds found in food that inhibit mineral absorption from the gastrointestinal tract are ____.

Today, there is an increasing use of noniodized salt in manufactured foods.

Cortical bone is ____.

Selenium is required for the production of the active form of ____ and also functions as a(n) ____.

The most reliable source of fluoride is ____.

Sharon is an 18-year-old college student who drinks soda at lunch, at dinner, and with snacks. You notice that she rarely drinks milk and suggest that she start because the calcium recommendation for someone 9-18 years of age is ____.

Which nutrient enhances iron absorption from the intestinal tract?

Which minerals help make hemoglobin in red blood cells?

Basically, the DASH diet is the same as an overall healthful diet.