Functions and Food
Deficiency
AI and UL
Toxicity
Other
100

Three foods that are rich in potassium 

What are baked potatoes, spinach, and raisins? 

100

Deficiency related to blood 

What is increased blood pressure? 

100

AI

What is the abbreviation for adequate intake?

100

Word to describe too much potassium in the blood 

hyperkalemia

100

K

What is the element symbol of potassium? 

200

1 medium baked potato with skin contains ____ milligrams of potassium 

What is 930? 

200

Deficiency related to bones

What is depletion of calcium in bones? 

200

T or F: Potassium has a UL value 

What is False? 

200

advanced kidney disease

What is one of the common reasons for toxicity? 

200

19

What is the atomic number of potassium?

300

840 milligrams of potassium in ____ cup(s) of spinach 

What is 1 cup of cooked spinach? 

300

A deficiency related to kidneys 

What is increased risk of kidney stones? 

300

AI for men 

3,400 mg

300

Two common reasons for toxicity 

What is taking NSAIDs and people who have compromised kidneys with a high potassium diet? 

300

T or F: Potassium is NOT an electrolyte 

What is False? 

400

1/2 of raisins contains ____ milligrams of potassium 

What is 618? 

400

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? 

400

2,600 mg 

What is the AI for women? 

400

Two effects of toxicity 

What is muscle weakness and paralysis? 

400

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? 

500

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? 

500

Bonus: Come up with your best joke or pun related to potassium 

What is______? 

** Based on if  host and contestants like it **

500

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? 

500

heart palpitations 

What is an effect of toxicity in the body? 

500

T or F: potassium has been classified as nutrient of public health concern 

What is true?