Exam 8: The Minerals and Water a Functional Approach

Fluoride deficiency is best known to cause ____.

Discuss dietary sources of calcium and factors that affect its absorption.

Pregnancy and lactation decrease the calcium reserves in bones whenever calcium intake is inadequate.

The DASH eating pattern is high in ____ but low in ____.

Since iron is widespread in food sources, deficiencies are rare.

Which calcium supplement is better absorbed, especially by older people whose secretion of stomach acid tends to be reduced?

The DASH diet resembles a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet.

Which mineral is vital to lipid transport in the blood and to cell membrane structure?

Smoking no more than one pack of cigarettes per day is recommended to reduce the risk for osteoporosis.

Osteoclasts are the bone-building cells of the body.

What mineral helps maintain the strong acidity in the stomach and the appropriate balance of acids and bases in the blood?

What are six tips to help prevent a rise in blood pressure as one ages and to reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure?

Regular sessions of weight-bearing exercise slow and possibly prevent bone loss.

Eating no more than 3,500 milligrams of sodium a day helps reduce the risk of high blood pressure.

Gertrude has a young son named Ben, and wants to know how to make sure he grows strong bones. Ben's pediatrician advises her to include calcium-rich foods in his daily diet so he can attain a high bone mass. Why is this so important?

List the minerals involved in building and maintaining bone and the role each plays in the process.

Bone loss slows down at menopause.