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NR228 Minerals - Questions And 100% Correct Answers
NR228 Minerals - Questions And 100% Correct Answers
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NR228 Minerals - Questions And 100% CorrectAnswers
__ play an important physiologic role in achieving nutritional wellness. They
circulate in our body fluids to help facilitate biochemical reactions to support
optimal health. These inorganic substances are found naturally within the
earth but have a critical role in maintaining homeostasis as they interact with
other elements in our body to support our health. Right Ans - Minerals
Which strategies and public health approaches are aimed to prevent mineral
malnutrition?
1. Increasing consumption of processed foods
2. Supporting infants and women who breastfeed.
3. School health guidelines to promote healthy eating and physical activity
4. Dietary guidelines
5. Workplace health promotion Right Ans - 2
3
4
5
Sodium is a major (intracellular/cellular/extracellular) electrolyte for fluid
regulation, body fluid levels and acid-base balance.
Potassium works in conjunction with sodium and chloride. Potassium is the
major (intracellular/cellular/extracellular) electrolyte for fluid regulation.
Right Ans - Extracellular
Intracellular
What is the process in which minerals are added to food to supplement
mineral content?
1. Gluconeogenesis
2. Glycogen
3. Fortification
4. Homeostasis Right Ans - 3
, __ are crucial for proper body growth and good health. These are inorganic
substances that are found naturally within the earth. They have a critical role
in interacting synergistically with other elements and body systems to
support the health of the body.
These that the body needs are classified into two categories: Right Ans -
Minerals
Major Minerals
Trace Minerals
- Trace Minerals
- Major Minerals
1. Must be consumed in the amount of 100 mg or higher daily. These are often
referred to as macrominerals.
Include:
sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and sulfur
2. Required in the daily amount of 20 mg or less and are often referred to as
microminerals.
Include:
iron, zinc, iodine, selenium, copper, manganese, fluoride, chromium, and
molybdenum Right Ans - 1. Major Minerals
2. Trace Minerals
MAJOR:
- Sodium
- Chloride
- Potassium
FUNCTION:
1. Needed for proper fluid balance and stomach acid
2. Needed for proper fluid balance, nerve transmission, and muscle
contraction
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