What is the outer, dense shell of bone called?
Cortical bone
What mineral is essential for bone and tooth development?
Calcium
What are non-dairy sources of calcium?
Dark leafy greens (spinach, kale, broccoli)
What is the RDA for calcium for most adults?
1000mg/day
What is the most active form of vitamin D?
Calcitrol
Besides food sources, where else is vitamin D produced?
Sunlight
How does vitamin D toxicity develop?
From taking too many supplements. You cannot develop toxic levels of vitamin D by too much sunlight or food sources.
What are examples of food sources that provide phosphorus?
Milk, cheese, meat, bakery products, and cereal
What is the RDA for phosphorus?
700mg/day for both men and women
Where in the body is magnesium absorbed?
Small intestine
Is fluoride an essential nutrient?
No
How much fluoride is found in water that has been fluoridated?
0.2mg of fluoride per 8 ounces of water
What are food sources of fluoride?
Seafood and seaweed
What are the two different types of immunity?
Innate and acquired immunity
What vitamin enhances absorption of iron?
Vitamin C