Quiz 8

• Over half of the magnesium in the body is found in

  Bones
• True or false. One teaspoon of table salt provides less than the recommended daily amount of sodium. 

  False
• this is not true regarding the absorption and bioavailability of minerals

  food sources that help increase bioavailability include tea, wine, and dark chocolate. 
• Most  common cause of hyperphosphatemia

  Poor kidney function/kidney failure
• Linked  to low intakes of calcium

  Osteoporosis
• Released when blood calcium levels are low

  PTH
• Symptoms include weakness and irregular heartbeat

  Hypokalemia
• Known as high blood pressure

  Hypertension
• All of the following minerals tend to fall short of DRI recommendations in the US diet except.

  Sodium
• The minerals that fall short of DRI in the US are 


  Iron

  calcium

  potassium

  magnesium
• true or false. Over hydration can lead to water intoxication and hyponatremia.

  True
• Fluid in the spinal column, our tears, and our joints are specific examples of

  Interstitial fluid 
• True or false Trace mineral status is often the easiest to evaluate due to the small amounts of minerals contained in the blood and tissues. 

  False
• True or false. Arsenic , boron, and vanadium are considered ultra-trace minerals. 

  true
• True or false. Foods of animal origin are better sources of selenium, iron, and zinc compared to plant sources.


  True
• True or false. Iron deficient red blood cells are different than normal red blood cells in that they are often microcytic (smaller) and hypochromic (paler). 

  True