NUTR 202 TAMU EXAM 3 questions with correct answers

Macrominerals CORRECT ANSWER - present in greater amounts of the body - recommended intake > or equal to 100 mg/day - calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, sodium, chloride, magnesium Microminerals (trace minerals) CORRECT ANSWER - recommended intake < 100 mg/day - iron, copper, manganese, iodine Describe the process of blood calcium regulation when blood calcium becomes low CORRECT ANSWER blood levels of calcium are regulated by vitamin d and parathyroid hormone, they release when calcium levels are low What are the functions of calcium in the body? CORRECT ANSWER - most abundant mineral in body - building and maintenance of bone Calcium sources CORRECT ANSWER dairy products, leafy vegetables, canned sardines and salmon w/ bones, turnip greens, broccoli List 3 modifiable and 3 non-modifiable risk factors for osteoporosis CORRECT ANSWER non-modifiable: - female gender - older than 50 - small frame - Caucasian or asian - family history