Homework

Mineral Review KHP 2211 and NSG 2204 T2

ACROSS

1 Leafy greens, legumes and ___ are reliable food sources for calcium.

5 Many _____ medications interact with grapefruit. 8 Deficiency of iodine during pregnancy causes ____ and

diminished IQ in infants and children. 12 Is needed for the production of thyroid hormones. 15 Green leafy vegetables, whole grains and ____ are

excellent sources of magnesium. 18 Stage ___ hypertension is diagnosed when repeated

blood pressures measure 135/95. 20 A ___ mineral is needed in amounts greater than 100

grams per day in the diet. 23 Weight-bearing activities increase bone ___. 24 75% of the iron in the body is bound to ______. 25 The RDA for iron is set at ___ times actual need because of

its limited absorption in the gut. 26 Excessive iron absorption due to a genetic disorder is

called ____. 27 Six of the Cytochrome P450 enzymes metabolize 90 percent

of all _____ and require iron as a co-factor. 29 More than table salt, ___ foods contribute high levels of

sodium in the diet. 30 Renin and angiotenin ____ blood pressure. 31 A _____ of > -2.5 is a diagnostic marker of osteoporosis. 32 Consistent, optimal intake of ____ is associated with lower

blood pressure. 33 Iodization of salt began in the US in 1924 to prevent ____. 34 _____, potatoes, orange juice, milk and dried apricots are

very high in the mineral potassium. 35 ____ is a condition of low blood potassium that may result

from diuretics and alcohol consumption. DOWN

1 5% of iron is stored in the muscles as _____.

2 ___ deficiency causes stunted growth and diminished taste and smell acuity.

3 ____ is a hormone that increases the life of osteoblasts. 4 Consistent, excessive intake of ____ is associated with

high blood pressure. 5 ____ is needed for optimal bone health, blood clotting,

muscle contraction and nerve transmission. 6 Absorption of iron and recycling of red blood cells requires

the mineral ____. 7 Long term deficiency of iron causes a craving for non-food

substances like ice, clay or dirt and is called ____. 9 A high oral intake of ____ supplements can cause diarrhea

or treat constipation. 10 Iron is absorbed from food and bound to ____ in the

intestinal cells. 11 A disorder of excessive copper accumulation is called

_____ disease. 13 A low hemoglobin, low hematocrit, MCV and MCH

indicate _____, hypochromic anemia usually caused by low iron.

14 _____ must be maintained in a 1:1 ratio with calcium in the blood but not likely to be deficient because it’s a component of ATP.

16 ____ was added to drinking water in the US in the 1940s to reduce dental caries.

17 Sodium is the primary ____ cation. 19 In addition to nuts, cereals and meat, ____ are very high in

zinc. 21 The ___ diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains,

low-fat dairy products, poultry, fish and nuts to lower blood pressure.

22 Increased calcium absorption, decreased excretion in the urine and bone ___ are three mechanisms the body uses to increase blood levels of calcium.

23 Tea, coffee, phytates and low acidity of the stomach ____ iron absorption.

28 Fortified cereals, red meat and dried beans are reliable sources of ___.

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