Exam 8: Minerals and Water

The acronym DASH in the DASH diet stands for

Describe the causes and effects of a diet that contains too little iron.

Dehydration can result if too much water and sodium have been lost from the body.

Which of the following minerals is found in the amino acids methionine, cystine, and cysteine?

Minerals that are important in fluid balance are called antidiuretics.

Although osteoporosis is often thought of as a condition of the elderly, it has its roots in childhood.

Hyperkalemia occurs when a person consumes too much__________ from supplements.

A goiter is a deficiency of which of the following substances?

A feeling of dehydration despite having consumed significant amounts of fluids may be an indicator of hyponatremia.

Describe some ways to increase the absorption of iron from foods.

Which of the following signs or symptoms is characteristic of cretinism?

Which of the following elements is found in both bleach and stomach acid (though in two different forms)?

List the risk factors for developing osteoporosis. Describe the characteristics of individuals who are at greatest risk for developing osteoporosis.

Over time, a low- calcium diet may increase your risk of osteoporosis.

Research has confirmed that taking zinc can reduce the severity and duration of the common cold.

About two- thirds of the ___________ in the body is found in hemoglobin.

Which of the following elements is a major mineral of bone?

The main function of iodine is to increase insulin's effectiveness in cells.

Which of the following conditions is defined as too little potassium in the blood?

What is the difference between a major mineral and a trace mineral?