Exam 10: Nutrients Present in Calcified Structures

Acidic foods such as pineapple and tomato packed in uncoated tin cans contain significant amounts of tin. Most Americans consume high amounts of tin because most foods contain moderate to high level of it.

Approximately what percentage of copper is absorbed?

Which mineral is most important for carbohydrate and fat metabolism?

Very small amounts of minerals and trace minerals are needed to maintain optimal health. As with all nutrients, deficiencies and excesses of one mineral affect absorption and utilization of the others. The dental hygienist should understand and appreciate the relationships between nutrients present in calcified structures and optimal oral health. Match the nutrient or disorder with its appropriate action or result. -Stannous

A moderate intake of selenium has been linked to reduced risks of prostate, lung, and colon cancers and heart disease because of its role as an antioxidant.

Which mineral is most closely associated with insulin metabolism?

Each of the following is true of the effects of lead except one. Which one is the exception?

Very small amounts of minerals and trace minerals are needed to maintain optimal health. As with all nutrients, deficiencies and excesses of one mineral affect absorption and utilization of the others. The dental hygienist should understand and appreciate the relationships between nutrients present in calcified structures and optimal oral health. Match the nutrient or disorder with its appropriate action or result. -May promote dental caries

Very small amounts of minerals and trace minerals are needed to maintain optimal health. As with all nutrients, deficiencies and excesses of one mineral affect absorption and utilization of the others. The dental hygienist should understand and appreciate the relationships between nutrients present in calcified structures and optimal oral health. Match the nutrient or disorder with its appropriate action or result. -Potentiates action of insulin

Aluminum exposure increases prevalence of dental caries because this element decreases the uptake and retention of fluoride. Aluminum accumulation can occur when taking antacids containing aluminum hydroxide.

Copper deficiency causes lesions within connective tissues and bone. Lesions resemble those seen in vitamin A and vitamin D deficiencies.

The mineral most likely to occur in shellfish, oysters, crabs, sesame, and sunflower seeds is:

Which seafood is most likely to have the least amount of mercury?

What is the best advice a dental hygienist can give a patient concerning ingestion of trace elements?

Very small amounts of minerals and trace minerals are needed to maintain optimal health. As with all nutrients, deficiencies and excesses of one mineral affect absorption and utilization of the others. The dental hygienist should understand and appreciate the relationships between nutrients present in calcified structures and optimal oral health. Match the nutrient or disorder with its appropriate action or result. -Causes copper deficiency

Each of the following is considered an ultratrace element except one. Which one is the exception?

Each of the following is true of physiologic roles and reactions to selenium except one. Which one is the exception?

Keshan disease is metabolic disorder in which large amounts of copper accumulate in the liver, kidney, brain, and cornea. In parts of China, an endemic cardiomyopathy called Wilson disease is associated with severe selenium deficiency.

Very small amounts of minerals and trace minerals are needed to maintain optimal health. As with all nutrients, deficiencies and excesses of one mineral affect absorption and utilization of the others. The dental hygienist should understand and appreciate the relationships between nutrients present in calcified structures and optimal oral health. Match the nutrient or disorder with its appropriate action or result. -Madness

Aluminum, an essential nutrient, is added to intravenous solutions because it increases absorption and distribution of the medications.