Phosphorus and Nutrition

Phosphorus

550-950

Milk, yogurt, cheese, egg, beef, chicken, turkey, salmon, whole grain bread, white bread

<p>Structural role in bone and phospholipids, DNA component, pH maintenance, energy storage, activation of enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Phosphorus occurs as hydroxyapatite in bone, is a major component of most biological membranes, important for lipid transport, helps maintain pH balance, acts as a source of energy storage in ATP, and is involved in the activation of enzymes through phosphorylation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Phospholipids are a major component of most biological membranes and are important for lipid transport.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Passive regulation involves concentration-dependent absorption, while active regulation is vitamin D-dependent absorption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Phosphorus deficiency is rare but can lead to hypophosphatemia, while toxicity can have adverse effects on the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers