Minerals and Potassium Nutrition
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What percentage of body weight do minerals represent?

  • 10-15%
  • 20-25%
  • 1-2%
  • 4-5% (correct)

    • Hyperkalaemia is a condition where potassium levels in the plasma are below 3.5 mmol/L.

    False

    What are the daily potassium requirements for healthy individuals?

    3.5-4.7 g K+/day

    Potassium is widely available in many foods, especially _______________________ and vegetables.

    <p>fruits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of hypokalaemia?

    <p>Use of K-sparing diuretics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following minerals with their recommended daily intake:

    <p>Calcium = 1-1.5 g/day Phosphorus = No specific daily intake mentioned in the content Potassium = 3.5-4.7 g/day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Magnesium is an essential micronutrient.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The body can use the large reservoir of potassium stored in cells to help maintaining a constant level of potassium in the _______________________.

    <p>blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended daily intake of phosphorus for adults?

    <p>700 mg/day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Phosphorus is not involved in the phosphate buffer system.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of calcium in postmenopausal women?

    <p>to maintain bone health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) contains ______________________ bonds.

    <p>phosphate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of vitamin D in calcium and phosphorus metabolism?

    <p>it regulates the metabolism of both calcium and phosphorus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following micronutrients with their functions:

    <p>Calcium = helps bone structure to develop and grow during pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, and adolescence Phosphorus = involved in the phosphate buffer system Vitamin D = regulates the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus Parathyroid Hormone = involved in nerve transmission and the regulation of heart muscle function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The amount of Ca2+ in bones is not in equilibrium with Ca2+ in the blood.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between phosphorus and calcium?

    <p>they are interrelated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended dietary allowance for calcium in adults aged 19 to 50?

    <p>1000 mg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hypokalemia is a condition characterized by high potassium levels in the blood.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in calcium metabolism?

    <p>Regulation of calcium levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Calcium and phosphorus together form _______________, the main structural component in bones and tooth enamel.

    <p>hydroxyapatite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of hypokalemia?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Magnesium is an essential micronutrient for bone health.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following hormones with their role in calcium metabolism:

    <p>Parathyroid hormone (PTH) = Regulation of calcium levels Calcitonin = Reduction of calcium levels Vitamin D = Regulation of calcium absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended dietary allowance for phosphorus in adults?

    <p>300-1200 mg/day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Minerals

    • Minerals are inorganic elements essential for human, animal, and plant nutrition, making up approximately 4-5% of body weight.
    • 50% of mineral weight is calcium, 25% is phosphorus, and the remaining 25% accounts for other minerals like magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride, and sulfur.

    Potassium

    • Potassium is widely available in fruits, vegetables, and protein-dense foods like meat, fish, and eggs.
    • The body absorbs potassium through diffusion, especially in the colon, and eliminates it mostly in urine if kidneys are functioning properly.
    • Daily potassium requirements:
      • Healthy individuals: 3.5-4.7 g/day
      • Renal patients: less than 3.5-4.7 g/day
      • Chronical renal failure with no hyperkalaemia: 1-1.5 g/day
      • Hemodialysis: 2.3-2.7 g/day
      • Peritoneal dialysis: 3 g/day

    Hyperkalaemia

    • Hyperkalaemia occurs when plasma potassium levels exceed 5.0 mmol/L.
    • Causes:
      • Use of "K-sparing diuretics"
      • Drugs containing potassium (e.g., KCl instead of NaCl)
      • Acidosis (H+ exchange by intracellular K+)
      • Excessive intake of fruits and vegetables
      • Renal failure requiring dialysis
    • Symptoms:
      • Muscle weakness or abdominal cramps
      • Paraesthesia
      • Irritability
      • Diarrhoea
      • Mental confusion
      • Hypotension
      • Arrhythmia

    Hypokalaemia

    • Hypokalaemia occurs when plasma potassium levels drop below 3.5 mmol/L.
    • Causes:
      • Vomiting or profuse diarrhoea
      • Use of diuretics
      • Corticosteroids or laxatives
      • Cushing's disease
    • Symptoms:
      • Leg cramps
      • Tiredness
      • Hypotonicity
      • Weakness
      • Arrhythmias
      • Constipation
      • Cardiac arrest
    • Recommended diets:
      • Eat foods rich in potassium
      • Use KCl instead of NaCl
      • Eat fresh food rather than boiled food
      • Drink vegetable cooking water

    Calcium and Phosphorus

    • Calcium and phosphorus are essential elements, representing 99% and 85% of bone tissue, respectively.
    • Both elements form hydroxyapatite, the main structural component in bones and tooth enamel.
    • Daily requirements:
      • Calcium: 400-1500 mg/day (0.4-1.5 g/day)
      • Phosphorus: 300-1200 mg/day (0.3-1.2 g/day)
    • Hormones regulating calcium and phosphorus levels:
      • Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
      • Calcitonin
      • Vitamin D
    • Calcium RDAs:
      • Children aged 9-18: 1300 mg
      • Adults aged 19-50: 1000 mg
      • Women over 51 and adults over 70: 1200 mg
    • Phosphorus RDAs:
      • Lower than calcium RDAs for all groups
      • Adults: 700 mg/day

    Calcium Functions

    • Helps bone structure develop and grow during pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, and adolescence
    • Helps postmenopausal women maintain bone health
    • Involved in ions transition across cell organelle membranes
    • Involved in nerve transmission and heart muscle function regulation
    • Acts as a cofactor for several enzymatic reactions

    Phosphorus Functions

    • Contained in DNA and RNA
    • Present in ATP, the major cellular form of energy
    • Component of phospholipids in membrane cells
    • Involved in the phosphate buffer system

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