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6017051671Adequate intakeRecommendation of daily water intake0
6017051672Male daily water intake13 cups/day1
6017051673Female daily waternintake9 cups/day2
6017051674What are some drinks that are not primary sources of fluidCoffee, tea, alcohol, soft drinks.3
6017051675What are some types of drinks that act as a diuretic.Coffee, tea, alcohol4
6017051676Hard waterWater that contains high amounts of minerals. Such as calcium and magnesium.5
6017051677Soft waterWater that contains sodium. Must be careful with sodium sensitive clients. HTN6
6017051678Acceptable level of lead in water supple?<15 ppb7
6017051679How to reduce chance that lead will leak into drinking water.1. Run water for 2 minutes after it has been standing in the pipes 2. Use only cold of water for drinking, cooking, preparing. 3 cold water absorbs less than hot water.8
6017051680What are some of the most severe water threats regarding bacteria and virus.Cholera and typhoid9
6017214177Increased incidence of stomach cancer is associated with a certain bacteria that is found in some contaminated wAter.Helicobacter pylori10
6017214178Water-Inorganic -passes quickly through small intestines.11
6017214179Water functions-provides structure to cells -reg. Body temp. -lubricant -cushions boy tissues -transports nutrients and waist -solvent -source of trace minerals -chem reactions12
6017214180Insensible perspirationwater evaporation from alveolar surfaces and skin surface; cools the body while removing water13
6037172088Newborn water % of total body weight?75%-80%14
6037174109Adult male water % of total body weight?55%-60%15
6037176430Adult female water % of total body weight?50%-55%16
6037188016Fluid volume deficit (FVD)-vascular, cellular, or intracellular dehydration -occurs from diarrhea, vomiting, high fever -sweating, diuretics, polyuria -Older adults and infants more at risk17
6037206672Fluid volume excess (FVE)-increased fluid retention and edema -compromised regulatory mechanism, excess intake fluid, or excess sodium intake18
6037262315edemaexcess accumulation of fluid interstitial spaces caused by seepage from circulatory system19
6037272859water intoxication-consumption of large quantities of water in a short time -causes muscles cramps, decreased blood pressure, and weakness.20
6037293964cobalamin/B12-transport/ storage of folate needed for heme and cell formation and other functions -metabolism of fatty acids/amino acids21
6037299977folate/ folic acid, folacin, PGA-Coenzyme metabolism and other functions22
6037305598pyridoxine/ B6-hemoglobin synthesis and other functions -forms coenzyme pyridoxal phosphate, PLP, for energy metabolism23
6037310620vitamin k-cofactor in synthesis of blood clotting factors; protein formation -protein formatin for bone mineralization24
6037315563iron-mineral -distributes oxygen in hemoglobin and myoglobin25
6037319341zinc-mineral -cofactor for more than 200 enzymes, including enzymes to make heme, genetic materials and proteins. -carb metabolism/insulin function26
6037326652copper-mineral -helps with iron use27
6037513036vitamin D-bone mineralization28
6037519646vitamin Abone growth, maintain epithelial cells, regulation of gene expression29
6037524342thiamin/ B1coenzyme energy metabolism, ; muscle nerve action30
6037540203riboflavin/ B2coenzyme energy metabolism31
6037543428niacIn/ B3COFACTORS to enzymes involved in energy metabolism, glycolysis and tricarboxycolic acid cycle sythesis32
6037556616pantothenic acid-part of coenzyme A33
6037587979biotinmetabolism of carbs, fats, and proteins34
6037589934iodine-mineral -thyroxine synthesis; regulates growth and development, BMR regulation35
6037599240chromium-mineral -carb metabolism, part of glucose tolerance factor36
6037605742phosphorusenergy metabolism; enzymes -bone/tooth formation37
6037607899sulfurcomponents of protein structures38
6037610178calciumbone and tooth formation39
6037624868magnesiumbone structure40
6037624869flouridebone and tooth formation; increases stability of bone41
6037629187Major minerals-must be consumed daily of 100mg or higher42
6138289332Trace moneralsRequires daily amounts less than or equal to 20mg.43
6138289333CalciumMajor mineral44
6138289334ChlorideMajor mineral45
6138289335MagMajor mineral46
6138289336PhosphMajor mineral47
6138289337K+Major mineral48
6138289338NAMajor mineral49
6138289339SulfurMajor mineral50
6138289340ChromiumTrace mineral51
6138289341CopperTrace mineral52
6138289342FlourideTrace mineral53
6138289343IodineTrace mineral54
6138289344IronTrace mineral55
6138289345ManganeseTrace mineral56
6138289346MolybdenumTrace mineral57
6138289347SeleniumTrace mineral58
6138289348ZincTrace mineral59
6138289349Mineral-Plant and animal foods -stable when foods containing them are cooked -inorganic -cofactors of the metabolic process60
6138289350BioavailabilityLevel of absorption or a consumed nutrient and is of nutritional concern61
6138289351BindersSubstances in plant foods that combine with minerals to form indigestible compounds, making unavailable for use.62
6138289352What is the only mineral returned to white flour trough enrichment?Iron63
6138289353Calcium-structural and storage functions -nerve impulses, muscle contractions and relaxation, formation of blood clots and b/p regulation -dairy products green leafy veggies, legumes64
6138289354Parathormone-Secreted by parathyroid -raises blood claciun65
6138289355Calcium rigor-calcium is high -hardness or stiffness of muscles66
6138289356Calcium tetany-calcium to low -muscle spasms and nerve excitability67
6138289357Calcitrol-active vitamin D hormone -increase calcium68
6138289358Calcium AI-9-13years: 1300mg/day -19-50: 1000mg/day -over 50: 1200mg/day -pregnant and lactating: 1000mg/day -UL: 2500mg/day69
6140060843Factors that increase calcium absorption-lactose -Vit. D -acidic substances (ingested as part of a meal) -70
6140060844Factors that decrease calcium absorption-Binders: phytic and oxalic acid -age -dietary fat: form insoluble soaps -high fiber intake -laxative -high mag or phosph intake -sedative lifestyle71
6140060845Mess that interfere with calcium absorption-anticonvulsants, tetracycline, cortisone, thyroxine, aluminum containing antacids.72
6140060846OsteoporosisBone density is low and remaining bone is brittle -s/s: dowagers hump73
6140060871Osteomalacia74
6140060847Calcium toxicityConstipation, urinary stones, reduction in iron or zinc and other minerals75
6140060848Phosphorus-85% found in bones and hydroxyapatite -other 15% function in energy transfer and genetic material of DNA. -RDA 700mg/day 19 > -UL: 4000mg/day76
6140060849Phosphorus sources-protein rich foods: eggs, meat, fish, poultry, cereal grains77
6140060850Phosphorus toxicityCause calcium excretion from the body78
6140060851Magnesium-found in bones -regulates nerve and muscle functions: action of the heart -blood clotting process -immune system79
6140060852Mag RDA-400mg/day men -310mg/day women -UL: 350mg/day80
6140060853Mag sourcesWhole grains, legumes, broccoli, great leafy veggies, hard water81
6140060854Mag deficiency-due to secondary causes: excess vomiting, diarrhea -GI disorder or kidney disease -malnutrition, alcoholism -s/s: muscle twitching, muscle weakness, convulsions82
6140060855Mag toxicityDue to supplements Rare but serious83
6140060856Sulfur-component in protein structures -acid base balance -RDI -found In all protein containing foods -no deficiencies -toxicity is not a health issue84
6140060857Sodium-major cation in ECF -transmission of nerve impulses -b/p and volume maintained -regulating of fluids in and out of cell85
6140060858Sodium AI-1500mg/day for adults (3/4 tsp) -1300mg/day for 51-70yrs -UL 2300mg/day86
6140060859Sodium deficiency-dehydration and excess diarrhea --s/s: h/a, muscle cramps, weakness, reduced concentration, memory loss and loss of appetite87
6140060860Hyponatremia-Low blood sodium -acute a concern in endurance athletes -chronic may be due to necrologic and kidney disorders88
6140060861Sodium toxicity-HTN, edema89
6140060862Potassium-primary ICF cation -maintains fluid level inside of cell -crucial for nerve and muscle function90
6140060863Potassium AI-4700mg/day91
6140060864Potassium sources-best is naturally: fruits and veggies -other: whole unprocessed foods, white potatoes with skin, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, bananas, oranges, dairy products, legumes92
6140060865Potassium deficiencyMuscle weakness, confusion, decreased appetite, cardiac dysrhythmias93
6140060866Potassium toxicity-usually occur only from supplements -s/a same as deficiency94
6140060867Chloride-key anion in ECF -maintaining fluid balances in and out of cell -component in hydrochloric acid95
6140060868Chloride AI-2300mg/day adults -2000mg/day 50> -1800mg/day 70>96
6140060869Chloride sources-foods containing sodium -sodium chloride97
6138289359Calcitonin-thyroid gland Lowers calcium and phosphate levels98
6140374153Iron-distribution of O299
6140374154Iron RDA-8mg/day men -18mg:day women -27mg/day pregnancy100
6140374155Mucosal transferrin-protein in intestinal mucosal cells -Moves iron to a protein carrier in blood transferrin -movement of iron from blow to bone marrow and tissues101
6140374156Mucosal ferritin-protein in intestinal mucosal cells -stores iron in mucosal cells102
6140374157Heme iron-Found in animal products -more easily absorbed103
6140374158Nonheme iron-found in plant sources, legumes, dried fruits, whole grain cereals, enriched grains -not as easily absorbed104
6140374159Factors inhibiting iron absorption-binders -tannins in coffee and tea -antacids -pica105
6140374160Iron deficiency-decreased energy, immune system, -child: easily distracted -feeling cold, decreased wound healing -endurance athletes106
6140374161Hemosiderosis-iron toxicity -may be caused by hemochromatosis -s/s: liver and heart damage, diabetes, arthritis, discoloration of the skin. Weakness and fatigue107
6140374162HemochromatosisGenetic disorder that allows more dietary iron to absorbed than normal108
6140374163Zinc-cofactors for more than 200 enzymes; carbs and metabolism109
6140374164Zinc deficiency-decrease wound healing, decrease taste and smell -decreased sexual and physical development -immune disorders110
6140374165Zinc toxicitySimilar to flu with vomiting, diarrhea, fever and exhaustion111
6140374166Zinc RDA and ULMen 11mg/day Women 8mg/day UL: 40mg/day112
6140374167Zinc sourcesMeat, fish, poultry, whole grains, legumes and eggs113
6140374168Factors affecting zinc absorption-binders-decrease114
6140374169Iodine-thyroxine synthesis, regulates growth and development Regulation of basal metabolic rate115
6140374170Iodine deficiencyDecrease thyroxine (sluggishness and weight gain, goiter, cretinism)116
6140374171Iodine toxicityThurotoxicosis117
6140374172Iodine RDA and ULAdults 150mcg/day UL: 1100mcg/day118
6140374173Iodine sourcesIodized salt and seafood119
6140374174Fluoride deficiencyIncreases dental carries120
6140374175Fluoride toxicityFluorosis121
6140374176Fluoride RDA and ULMen 4mg/day Women 3mg UL: 10mg122
6140374177Fluoride sourcesFluoride water, tea, seafood and seaweed123
6140374178Selenium deficiencyPossible lesbian disorder/cancer124
6140374179Selenium toxicityLiver damage, vomiting and diarrhea125
6140374180Selenium RDA and ULAdults 55 ug UL: 400mcg126
6140374181Selenium sourcesMeat, fish, eggs and whole grains127
6140374182Copper deficiencyNone demineralization and anemia128
6140374183Copper toxicityWilson's disease or with supplements producing vomiting and diarrhea129
6140374184Wilson's diseaseInherited disease which is an excess accumulation of copper in the liver, brain, and cornea of the eye130
6140374185Copper RDAAdults 35 ug UL: 10,000 ug131
6140374186Copper sourcesOrgan meats, seafood, green leafy veggies132
6140374187Chromium deficiencyPossible link with cardiovascular disorders, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia and unresponsive insulin133
6140374188Chromium AIMen 35 ug Women 25 ug134
6140374189Chromium sourcesAnimal food and whole grains135
6140374190Manganese AIMen 2.3 mg Women 1.8mg UL: 11mg136
6140374191Manganese sourcesWhole grains, green leafy veggies, legumes137
6140374192Molybdenum RDAAdults 45 ug UL: 2000ug -found in many foods138
6140374193FlourosisMolting or brown spotting or the tooth enamel, pitting of teeth139
6140374194ThyrotoxicosisTo much iodine causing and iodine induced goiter140

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