MAJOR MINERALS

The DASH diet plan was devised to prevent

• dehydration.

• constipation

• osteoporosis

• hypertension

Hyponatremia refers to low blood concentration of

• renin

• sodium

• chloride

• aldosterone

Which of the following is a major function of chloride?

• Participates in wound healing

• Helps maintain gastric acidity

• Acts as principal intracellular electrolyte

• Protects bone structures against degeneration

Which of the following is not among the common food sources of potassium?

• Cheeses

• Potatoes

• Fresh fruits

• Orange juice

Approximately what percentage of the body’s calcium is found in the blood?

• 1

• 5

• 15

• 25

What is another term for hypertension?

• High blood sodium

• High blood pressure

• Excessive mental stress

• Excessive muscular contraction