Question

Minerals in the body

. (1) For at least 2 minerals, please list the RDA for men and women, chief function in the body, deficiency symptoms, toxicity symptoms and significant sources.

(2) After looking at your diet, are you at risk of any of these deficiency, tell me why or why not?. writing should be 1 to 2 pages.

Answer 1

MINERALS:::::

1)Recommended daily amount of calcium for older men (above 71years)is 1200 mg/day ,middle age(51 to 70)1000 mg,/dayfor 19 to 50 years it is 1000 mg/day

for women it is 1200 mg for above 51 age,for 19 to 50 yrs need 1000 mg daily recommend daily amount of calcium.

2)Recommended daily amount of phosphorus For children (1 to 9 yrs of age)600mg/day,for 10 to 12 yrs need 800 mg/day,adolescents also need the same amount of phosphorous.

for male and female adult daily need of phosphorus is 600 mg.but,during pregnancy and lactation women need 1200 mg of phosphorus.1

functions of calcium:::::::

The most vital function of calcium is to built and maintain bones and teeths in the human body.

deficency symptoms of calcium:::1)loss of memory or confusion stage

2)spasm in muscle

3)tingling sensation in hands and feet

4)psychological disorders such as depression,hallucinations

4)bones are get fractured easily .

Toxicity symptoms::1)excessive thirst

2)feel to urinate frequently

3)nausea and vomiting

4)constipation

5)pain in bone

6)muscle weakness

7)confusion

8)fatigue and lethargic

9)depression

10)palpitations

Important calcium sources::1)milk

2)green leafy vegetables

3)cheese

4)dairy products

5)soyabean

6)fish with bones

Functions of phosphorus:::::

the vital function of phosphorus is the making of bones and teeth.

Deficency symptoms of phosphorus::

1)1)patient is anxious

2)feel fatigue

3)irregular breathing

4)irritation

5)stiffness in joints

6)weakness and numbness in hands and legs

7)alter in body weight

Toxicity symptoms of phosphorus:::

1)spasms and cramps in muscle

2)there will be tingling And numbness around mouth

3)rashes in skin

i4)itching in skin

Souces of phosphorus::

1)milk and milk products

2)meat

3)beans and lentils

4)nuts

5)whole grains.

i think I am not at the risk of these minersls deficency.because,my diet included all these food items which are high in calcium and phosphorus.so,I think I get adequate amount of these minerals according to my body requirements.