Nutrition Exam 5

5 Nutrients Involved in fluid and electrolyte balance

Water, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, chloride

Water __________ tissues

Protects and Lubricates

Water maintains _________

Body temp

(T or F) Water , Solvent, transports nutrients

True

Water needs

1 - 1.5 ml of water/kcal expended

Water sources

Water and other fluids
Foods
Metabolic water

Water balance is regulated by ______ and _______ (adjusted by kidneys)

Thirst
Water losses

Fluid and electrolyte imbalances result in _______ and ________

dehydration
Heat stroke

Fluid excretion exceeds intake is __________

dehydration

Symptoms of dehydration consist of _______ and ________ and __________. If severe, ________ and ________

Headache, Thirst, problems concentrating
coma and death

Body's heat - regulating system fails, excessive fluid loss is a ________

Heat Stroke

The functions of sodium are ________ , ________ and __________

Fluid Balance
Acid - Base balance
Nerve transmission

Sodium Food sources

Processed Foods
Lunch meats
Canned soups
Packaged rice/pasta mixes

Only _____ % of sodium comes from salt added at the table

15

Are sodium deficiencies are rare?

Yes

Sodium deficiencies can be caused by severe _______, _______ and _________

Diarrhea
vomiting
prolong sweating

_________ can occur in athletes who lose excessive sodium and drink lots of water

Hyponatremia

Excessive amounts of sodium contribute to ________, _________, and possibly to __________

Hypertension
Edema
bone loss

Potassium works with _________ to maintain _______ _________, ____________ contraction

Sodium, fluid balance
Muscle

Potassium also helps maintain __________ and regulate _______ _______

heartbeat
blood pressure

9, but not limited to, food sources of potassium are.....

Potatoes, winter squash, legumes, bananas, oranges, cantaloupe, dairy, whole grains, meats.

Generally _______ and ________ are the best sources of potassium

Fresh fruits and vegetables

Is potassium deficiency rare?

Yes

Potassium deficiency can occur with _________ disease, extreme _________, _________, or _________ or use of ___________

kidney
dehydration
vomiting
diarrhea
diuretics

Potassium deficiency symptoms can be _________ weakness, and ________

muscle
confusion

If potassium deficiency is severe then abnormal _______ _________ can happen. This can be fatal

heart rhythms

High _______ ________ also is a factor for low intake of potassium

blood pressure

Potassium toxicities usually only occurs with ________ disease. Can cause _______ _______ abnormalities. This can be fatal

kidney
heart rhythm

________ and _________ are minerals that act as electrolytes

Chloride
phosphorus

6 nutrients that help maintain bone health

Calcium
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
Phosphorus
Magnesium
Fluoride

______ ________ are the peak bone building years

Early Teens

________ is part of the structure of bones and teeth

Calcium

______ transmission and _____ contraction are functions of _______

Nerve
Muscle
Calcium

On average, we absorb about ____ % of our calcium intake

30

Children and teens absorb about ____ % of calcium

60

Pregnancy and lactation absorb about ___ % of calcium

50

Vitamin __ is necessary for calcium absorption

D

Is it true that other minerals in excess can decrease calcium absorption?

Yes

Broccoli, kale, bok choy, collard and mustard greens are good sources of ______

Calcium

What is the most common calcium supplement?

Calcium carbonate

calcium malate is used in fortified _____

juices

Avoid _____ _____, _____ _____, ______, and ______ because they could be contaminated with lead.

Oyster shells
bone meal
dolomate
coral calcium

Shot-term calcium deficiencies are _________

no symptoms because blood levels are well regulated

Long-term calcium deficiencies are increased risk of ________

osteoporosis

Calcium toxicity is ______ but can interfere with ________ of other minerals if intake of these ________ is low

rare
absorption
minerals

Calcium toxicity may contribute to kidney _____ in some people

stones

Vitamin D is also considered a ________

hormone

Vitamin D regulates ______ ______, necessary for _______ _______ and normal ___________ of bone. Also for _____ differentiation and may play a role in ________ cancer risk.

blood calcium
calcium absorption
calcification
cell
decreasing

Good sources of Vitamin D are ______ fish and ____ oils, ______ _______ and some ______ _______ and ________

fatty
fish
fortified milk
fortified cereals
sunshine

Vitamin D deficiencies could result in ________ and ________

Rickets
Osteomalcia

Is Rickets to children as Osteomalcia is to adults?

Yes

Symptoms of Rickets are bones not _______ properly, ________ deformities; such as _____ legs and an enlarged _____ and _____ ______

calcifying
skeletal
bowed
head
rib cage

Symptoms of Osteomalcia are ______ _______

bone softening

Who is most at risk for osteomalcia?

Elderly with little sun

Vitamin D toxicities do not occur from too much ____ ______

sun light

High blood calcium can cause ______ _______ is soft tissues; ____, _____, ______

calcium deposits
heart
kidney
liver

Vitamin D may decrease the risk of ______, ______, ______, and other cancers

breast
colon
prostate

Vitamin D may decrease the risk of _______, ________, the risk of ______ and possibly plays a role in decreasing _____ ______

diabetes
depression
MS
heart disease

Vitamin K functions are ______ ______ and maintaining _______ _______

blood clotting
bone health

What Vitamin is involved in the production of proteins that coagulate blood?

Vitamin K

Which vitamin is involved in the production of two bone proteins?

Vitamin K

Spinach, broccoli, leafy green veggies, soy and canola oil are good food sources of Vitamin _____

K

Vitamin K is made by bacteria in the ______ ______

Large intestine

______ ________ is a rare _______ deficiency except for people who have fat-_________ disease or long-term _________ use.

Excessive bleeding
Vitamin K
malabsorption
antibiotic

Vitamin K deficiency may increase risk of bone _______

fracture

Phosphorus is part of ______ - about ___% of phosphorus in the body

Bone

Phosphorus helps maintain ______ balance, it is part of ____, _____, and _____ and cell ________

fluid
ATP
DNA
RNA
membranes

Phosphorus food sources are __________ in foods

widespread

Milk, meat, eggs, and processed foods are examples of good food sources for __________

phosphorus

Is phosphorus deficiency common?

No

Muscle spasms, convulsions, and possibly impact calcium absorption are deficiency symptoms are ________

Phosphorus

Magnesium is responsible for _______ formation, co factor for > ______ enzymes, ________ sensitivity, and ________ synthesis

bone
300
insulin
protein

Whole grains, seeds, nuts, legumes, spinach, broccoli, leafy green veggies, and chocolate are good food sources of __________

Magnesium

Muscle cramps, spasms, seizures, confusion, long-term bone loss and can occur with kidney disease, alcohol abuse, and prolonged diarrhea are deficiency symptoms of __________

Magnesium

Magnesium toxicity can only occur with _________ _________

supplement use

Magnesium toxicity symptoms are _________, acid/base ________ and _________ arrest

dehydration
imbalance
cardiac

Magnesium toxicity can occur in people with _______ dysfunction who heavily use magnesium

kidney

Worldwide ___ in ___ women and ____ and ____ men over the age of _____ have osteoporosis

1 3
1 5
50

_____ million in the US have osteoporosis

10

7 Risk factors of getting osteoporosis

Being female
Aging
Diet
Alcoholism/ smoking
Physical inactivity/ eating disorders

Treatment for Osteoporosis consists of _____/_____, ________, plus medication or HRT

calcium/vitamin D
Exercise

What is the systolic and Diastolic range for per-hypertension?

Systolic 120 - 139
Diastolic 80 - 89

What is the systolic and Diastolic range for hypertension?

Systolic > 140
Diastolic > 90

______ % of adults in the US, ______ adults are over 65, __________ are at higher risk, and at times _________ can increase the risk.

25
50
blacks
genetics

Hypertension increases risk of ________ disease, ________, and ________ disease

Heart
Stroke
Kidney

5 ways in Preventing/treating hypertension

Healthy Weight
Physical activity
Not smoking/limiting alcohol
Decrease sodium
Increase potassium and calcium

What two nutrients could can prevent hypertension?

potassium and calcium

What is the DASH diet?

2 - 2 1/2 cups of fruits/day
2 - 2 1/2 cups of veggies/day
2 - 3 cups of low-fat dairy/day
4 - 6 oz. of meat/day
7 - 8 oz. grains/day
4 - 5 servings of nuts/week
limit sodium

Part of Hemoglobin (oxygen carrying protein in red blood cells)

Iron

Part of myoglobin (oxygen carrying protein in muscles)

Iron

Iron is important is _________ metabolism, _________ development, and _________ function

energy
cognitive
immune

Meats, oysters, enriched grains, and some leafy veggies and potatoes are good sources of ________

Iron

Average absorption of iron is ____ - _____ %

14
18

iron absorption increases with need and iron is absorbed best by _______, _______, and _______. This is due to _______ iron

beef
poultry
fish
heme

___________ iron is not well absorbed

non - heme iron

Vitamin ____ increases absorption of non-heme iron along with high supplements of other ________

C
minerals

_____ is the most common nutrient deficiency worldwide

Iron

Who is more at risk of iron deficiency?

Women and Children

_______ is a result of iron deficiency

Anemia

Symptoms of iron deficiency are _____, _______ work performance, ____ skin, depressed ________, and impaired _______ function

fatigue
impaired
pale
immunity
cognitive

The most common of poisoning death in children under 3/y old by iron is ____________

overdose

Hemochromatosis is a __________ disorder that cause excessive __________ of ________. Long-term results in ______ _______, Liver _______, ________ attack, __________, and arthritis

hereditary
absorption iron
liver arrchosis
cancer
heart
diabetes

Zinc is a co-factor is __/__ enzymes

7 100

Zinc is a _______ structure and is involved in _______ and _________

protein
growth development

Seafood, meats, legumes, nuts, whole grains are good sources of _______

zinc

______ supplements and excess ______ can decrease absorption of zinc

iron
phytates

______ help absorption of zinc

Protein

Deficiency of zinc is rare right?

Yes

Zinc deficiency can course growth ________ in children, increased ________, _____ and _____ lesions.

retardation
infections
eye skin

Sever zinc deficiency can cause extreme _________ retardation, delayed _________ maturation, and _________

growth
sexual
anemia

Zinc toxicity symptoms are ________ cramps, _______, _______, depressed ___________ function and lowered ______

Intestinal
vomiting
diarrhea
immune
HDLs

Copper plays a role in _____ transport and is an _________ mineral

iron
essential

Folate is involved in _____ _____ cell synthesis, DNA sythesis, and is critical during __________.

red blood
pregnancy

Folate decreases the risk of ________ disease by metabolizing ___________

heart
homocystine

Good ________ sources are Leafy greens, enriched grains, fortified cereals, and legumes

folate

_______ is better absorbed as a supplement or in fortified foods

folate

Folate deficiency result in _________ anemia and __________ tube defects such as ________ _________.

Macrocytic
neural
spina bifida

______ % of neural tube defects could be prevented during pregnancy with adequate

70
folate

Folate toxicity occurs with excessive _________

supplements

Vitamin B12 is involved is the formation of ______ ______ ______ and in the _______ system function.

red blood cells
nervous

______ is needed for B12 absorption

Acid

who is more at risk for B12 deficiency?

Older adults
Vegans

Anemia, neurological damage and pernicious anemia are symptoms caused by ______ deficiency

B12

A substance that disassociates in solution into positively and negativity charged ion and is thus capable of carrying an electrical current

electrolyte

A condition i which blood sodium levels are generously low

Hyponatremia