Exam 7: Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

What is fluid that is found in-between cells?

Why are fluids critical for normal functioning of the body?

The major electrolyte lost in sweat is

Most Canadians exceed the dietary recommendations for sodium.

Discuss the link between diuretic use and potassium.

Which of the following acids is major form of phosphorus found in plant foods?

Which of the following foods contains the lowest amount of sodium?

Which of the following is the fluid lost via sweating and respiration?

Eating too much sodium will result in hypernatremia in most healthy individuals.

On average, which of the following individuals would have the highest percentage of body water?

The two electrolytes that enable nerves to respond to stimuli are sodium and

The major intracellular positively charged electrolyte is

Fluids move freely in and out of cells.

What is the primary reason we sweat?

Processed foods tend to be low in sodium and high in potassium.

Which of the following conditions can result in extra calcium being excreted in the urine?

Beyond the normal ways we lose fluids, give two examples of situations that can cause our bodies to lose large amounts of fluids.

The "command centre" of fluid intake is located in the

Describe how electrolytes enable nerves to respond to stimuli and cause muscles to contract.

A diet rich in potassium has been shown to help maintain a healthy blood pressure.