Macronutrients
This nutrient is the body's preferred energy source.
What is a carbohydrate?
This electrolyte is the major intracellular cation.
What is potassium?
What is a protein?
This electrolyte is the major extracellular cation.
What is sodium?
This nutrient absorbs vitamins A, D, E, K
What is fat?
This electrolyte is responsible for heart beats, bone health, and blood cell formation.
What is Calcium?
Both of these macronutrients provide 4 kcal / gram
What are carbohydrates and proteins?
This electrolyte imbalance is manifested by circumoral tingling, paresthesia in fingers and toes as well as positive Chvostek's or Trousseau's sign.
What is hypocalcemia?
These cause rapid spikes in glucose and subsequently insulin.
What are simple carbohydrates?
This electrolyte imbalance causes peaked T waves on the ECG.
What is hyperkalemia?