Exam 8: Water and Minerals

The health problem most commonly associated with electrolyte imbalance is hypertension.

Diets that are high in ____ are associated with an increased incidence of hypertension.

Iron deficiency anemia is the most common nutritional deficiency.

Refined grains are a good source of zinc.

When intracellular concentrations of protein and sodium are high, you would expect that water is drawn into the

This graph illustrates the sources of salt in our diets. Which of the following would be the best strategy to reduce salt in the diet?

Explain the roles of blood pressure and osmosis in the regulation of water distribution.

If antidiuretic hormone levels decrease, you would expect that

Most people in the US need to _____ their sodium intake and _____ their potassium intake to meet recommendations for a healthy diet.

The pictures that you see here are of normal red blood cells and red blood cells when someone has iron deficiency anemia. Describe the differences between the cells. Why does too little iron cause the red blood cells to change?

Phytic acid, tannins, and oxalates _____the absorption of many minerals.

Which of the following minerals help regulate fluid balance?

In general, minerals in plant foods have an absorption rate that is _______ than that in animal foods.

Based on the MyPlate icon, explain why consuming a variety of foods from all of the food groups is necessary to obtain the minerals. Be sure to name a few key nutrients from each food group.

The distribution of water between intra- and extra-cellular spaces depends on concentration differences of _____, or dissolved substances, including protein, sodium, and potassium.