Lab - Electrolytes and Minerals Log & Analysis (Due September 28 12pm EST)
King Wave
Module5Lab-ElectrolyteandMineralTrackingChartwithQuestions.docxElectrolyte/Mineral Tracking Chart
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Mineral/ Electrolyte Name |
Your Intake of the Mineral or Electrolyte (make sure to specify the unit - grams, milligrams, IU’s, etc) |
MyPlate Recommended Intake (DRI) for the Specified Mineral or Electrolyte (in grams, milligrams, or other units) |
Are You Over or Under Recommendation for the Specified Mineral or Electrolyte? |
Examples of Food Items (You Consumed) Containing the Specified Mineral or Electrolyte |
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Calcium |
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Chloride |
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Fluoride |
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Iodine |
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Iron |
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Magnesium |
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Phosphorous |
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Potassium |
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Sodium |
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Zinc |
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Fluid |
What was your fluid intake (in milliliters or ounces)?
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What is the recommended fluid intake for someone of your gender and size? (from DRI report)
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Are you over or under the recommended intake? |
What beverages did you consume over the course of the 2 days? |
1. For which minerals/electrolytes did you meet or exceed the recommended daily intake level?
2. What enabled you to meet dietary recommendations for these minerals/electrolytes?
3. For which minerals/electrolytes were you below the recommended daily intake level, if any?
4. Why do you think you failed to meet RDI levels for these minerals/electrolytes?
5. What specific changes can you make to your diet to increase your intake for each of the minerals/electrolytes that you were deficient in? (Make sure that you address each mineral or electrolyte individually, rather than providing a generic response.)
6. How does your fluid intake compare to the recommended level for your gender and size?
7. What beverages do you typically consume on a daily basis?
8. What specific changes can you make to your beverage consumption patterns to improve your fluid balance and health?
9. What did you learn from completing this lab?
