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• • Indicate true or false for each of the following statements Correct false statements. 1. Calcium, phosphate, magnesium, and fluoride combine to form stable compounds that become the structure of bones and teeth. 2. Osteoporosis refers to the condition of a porous bone, which isless dense than healthy bones. 3. Calcium is deposited onto bones constantly until the age of 20. 4. In addition to Vitamin D's regulatory process, calcitonin hormone signals an increase in calcium absorption.. 5. Osteoporosis can be prevented by building dense bones early through a diet adequate in calcium. 6. A cup of spinach, which provides approximately 250 mg of calcium, is actually a better source of the mineral than a serving of cheese (200mg). 7. The primary source of fluoride for Americans is toothpaste. 8. The ideal bone crystallization ratio of 2 calcium to 1 phosphorus is easy to accomplish following the American diet. 9. Minerals become charged when dissolved in body fluids and thus affect muscle and nerve function. 10. Iron is a component of myoglobin, a protein found in muscle cells that store oxygen. IL Iron deficiency anetria presents as low hemoglobin levels (< 12 mg/dl) and the RBC is small and pale. 12. Heme-iron is found in meat, poultry, and fish, and its absorption rate is 90%. 13. Cooking with skillets made from iron will add (1 mg) to one's diet. 14. Tannins, oxalates and phytates are good sources of iron. 15. The body's mechanism for iron absorption allows the body to adjust to its needs. 16. Zinc and selenium act as antioxidants and prevent free radicals from causing oxidative damage. 17. Iodine, as a component of thyroxine, helps to regulate growth and metabolism. 18. Cretinism is the name given to infants with iodine deficiency. 19, Sulfur as a mineral combines with other compounds to synthesize other needed substances, eg, vitamins, amino acids, & hormones. 20. Chromium is involved in insulin production, which is needed for energy to be released from glucose. 21. Zinc, copper, and iron are all involved in the formation of hemoglobin. 22. Sodium chloride, and potassium when charged are involved in electrolyte balance. 23. A high sodium diet is thought to elevate blood pressure in 26% of the healthy population. 24. The greatest source of sodium in the diet is the salt that is added to food at the table (using salt shaker). 25. Consumption of dairy products, fruits, and vegetables have been found to reduce hypertension. 26. The mineral chloride is released from the intestine during digestion. 27. Potassium is primarily found in extracellular fluids.

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