Minerals Major and Trace
11 important questions on Minerals Major and Trace
What is the 2 part rubric for catergorising minerals into major or trace
- how much is present in the body
- how much is needed each day
What are the 6 major minerals of the body in order of abundance and total grams in a 60kg body?
- Ca (1,500g)
- P (600g)
- K (210g)
- Na (90g)
- Cl (90)
- Mg (30)
Why are major minerals the most abundant?what do they make up?
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What are the 6 trace minerals in order of abundance and amount in a 60kg body?
- Fe- 2.4g
- Zn- 2g
- Cu- 0.09
- Mn- 0.02
- I- 0.02
- Se- 0.02
What is primary role of Mg?
What are the 3 important functions of Cl?
- Part of the extracellular fluid
- ingredient for creating HCL
- regulates acid base balance
What is the primary function of fe?
What are the 5 functions of zn?
development of sex organs
bone growth
create insulin
retnal components for vision
What are the 3 specific functions of Cu?
protects the myelin sheath around nerves
converts domamine into noadrenalin
What are the 2 functions of chromium?
- Increases actions of insulin
- help cells take up energy
What disease is characterised by deficiency of iodine causing enlarged heart
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