Phosphorus
What foods are phosphate found in?
animal, plants, high protein dairy
What foods can you find potassium in?
Dried fruit, leafy greens, tree fruit, vine fruit, root vegetables
What are symptoms of Hypophosphatemia?
Bone loss, symptoms include weakness, loss of appetite, fatigue and pain.
What amount of phosphorus is toxic?
60 mg
Toxicity
Hyperkalemia- weakening of the heart.
What are symptoms of osteoporosis?
Weak, thinning, fragile bones that are prone to fractures.
The amount needed daily.
Children and teens- 1250mg Adults- 700mg
Amount needed daily.
Children- 2500mg Teen and Adult- 2300mg
True or False:
All of our minerals come from foods we eat.
True
Deficiency
Anorexia, anemia, muscle weakness, increased infection risk, skeletal effects ect.
Deficiency
muscle weakness, muscle cramps, abnormal heart Rythm
How much more potassium should you take then sodium.
3x
What are some functions of phosphate?
Bone and tooth formation, Energy metabolism, Acid-based(pH) balance
What are some functions of potassium?
Maintenance of body water balance, metabolic reactions, muscle Action, insulin Release, controls blood pressure
What does phosphate and potassium do together?
regulates water in the body.