Major minerals 4.1

minerals are

inorganic elements that come from the earth

what are charged minerals called

ions

do minerals provide energy

no

How do they function

independently or as a component of another molecule

What makes minerals major

• required by adults >100mg/day

• greater abundance in the body

minerals make up what percentage of your total body weight

4%

common functions of minerals in the body include, but are not limited to

• cellular function

• osmotic properties of body fluid

• structure/ hardness of bones and teeth

• regulate pathways

• cofactor

What are the 6 major minerals

• calcium

• phosphorus

• magnesium

• sodium

• potassium

• chloride

which minerals primary function is to bind and stabilize atp and atp-dependent enzyme reactions

magnesium

what two minerals are major part of crystal, hydroxyapatite, formed in ossification of bone

calcium and phosphorus

what is the dietary mineral that is important component of DNA and RNA

phosphorus

excess intake of major minerals from food sources is a common contributor to mineral toxicity

false

the absorption of calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium can all occur via passive diffusion in the small intestine

true

meats and grains are poor sources of

calcium