Sodium
What is sodium?
Essential mineral/electrolyte in the body.
What is Phosphorus?
Creates energy for the body to carry out chemical processes.
Name one of the five main proteins.
Antibodies, enzymes, messengers, transport, storage
What does it do?
It’s an electrolyte (helps regulate water in the body).
What’s riboflavin's main function?
Helps with energy production and health by forming coenzymes that are necessary for metabolism.
How is sodium in the body maintained?
By excreting sodium through urine, sweat, and feces.
Where is Phosphorus stored?
Mostly in bones, teeth, and genetic makeup.
What are proteins made up of?
Amino acids.
How does the body remove excess?
Kidney’s filter out of the body through urine.
How much riboflavin is recommended daily?
1.1 to 1.3 mg daily but higher for pregnancies and lactating mothers.
How much sodium does the body require?
500 milligrams.
How much Phosphorus should a new born baby get?
100 mg
How many amino acids make up a protein?
20
How does it help the body?
Helps muscles contracts, nerves fire properly in the brain, and regulate blood pressure.
What foods are good sources of riboflavin?
Dairy products, eggs, meats especially liver, almonds, spinach, mushrooms, and grains.
What balances the amount of sodium in the body?
The kidneys.
What is a symptom if you don't get enough Phosphorus?
Loss of appetite, Anemia, Muscle weakness, Coordination problems, Bone pain, Soft and deformed bones, Higher risk of infection, Feeling burning or prickling of skin, Confusion.
How do essential amino acids differ from nonessential amino acids?
The only way we can get the essential amino acids is through our diet
How does it affect sodium in the body?
counters the effects of sodium.
What are common signs of riboflavin deficiency?
Cracked lips, sore throat, swollen tongue, skin rash, anemia, and possibly cataracts and nervous system issues in extreme cases.
What is the condition that occurs when the level of sodium in the blood is too low?
Hyponatremia.
What foods contain Phosphorus? (Name 2)
Dairy products, Grains, Meats, Nuts and seeds, Vegetables, Legumes->lentils, kidney beans, and peas.
What causes a deficiency in protein synthesis within the body?
A lack of protein in the diet.
How does it help nutrients?
Moves nutrients into cells and takes out waste.
How is riboflavin stored in the body?
It isn't. Riboflavin is used immediately, and excess riboflavin is excreted through urine.