Functions and Food
Three foods that are rich in potassium
What are baked potatoes, spinach, and raisins?
Deficiency related to blood
What is increased blood pressure?
AI
What is the abbreviation for adequate intake?
Word to describe too much potassium in the blood
hyperkalemia
K
What is the element symbol of potassium?
1 medium baked potato with skin contains ____ milligrams of potassium
What is 930?
Deficiency related to bones
What is depletion of calcium in bones?
T or F: Potassium has a UL value
What is False?
advanced kidney disease
What is one of the common reasons for toxicity?
19
What is the atomic number of potassium?
840 milligrams of potassium in ____ cup(s) of spinach
What is 1 cup of cooked spinach?
A deficiency related to kidneys
What is increased risk of kidney stones?
AI for men
3,400 mg
Two common reasons for toxicity
What is taking NSAIDs and people who have compromised kidneys with a high potassium diet?
T or F: Potassium is NOT an electrolyte
What is False?
1/2 of raisins contains ____ milligrams of potassium
What is 618?
Hospitalized patients taking medications that cause the body to excrete too much potassium, People with inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis), Any conditions that increase fluid losses beyond normal such as prolonged vomiting, diarrhea, and certain medications like diuretics
What are the most common reasons for potassium deficiency?
2,600 mg
What is the AI for women?
Two effects of toxicity
What is muscle weakness and paralysis?
T of F: Consuming high amounts of sodium and low amounts of potassium can increase person's risk of heart disease and stroke
What is True?
Three major biological functions in the body
What is helping maintain normal levels of fluid inside our cells, maintaining normal blood pressure, and muscle contraction?
Bonus: Come up with your best joke or pun related to potassium
What is______?
** Based on if host and contestants like it **
1 medium baked potato with skin (930 mg), 1 cup cooked spinach (840 mg), 1 cup cubed cantaloupe (430 mg), ½ cup cooked lentils (365 mg), 1 medium banana (420 mg), 1 cup chopped tomatoes (430 mg)= 3,415mg
What is an example for how AI is met?
heart palpitations
What is an effect of toxicity in the body?
T or F: potassium has been classified as nutrient of public health concern
What is true?