Minerals, water and electrolytes

aireenong 4,249 views 125 slides Jan 29, 2011
Slide 1
Slide 1 of 125
Slide 1
1
Slide 2
2
Slide 3
3
Slide 4
4
Slide 5
5
Slide 6
6
Slide 7
7
Slide 8
8
Slide 9
9
Slide 10
10
Slide 11
11
Slide 12
12
Slide 13
13
Slide 14
14
Slide 15
15
Slide 16
16
Slide 17
17
Slide 18
18
Slide 19
19
Slide 20
20
Slide 21
21
Slide 22
22
Slide 23
23
Slide 24
24
Slide 25
25
Slide 26
26
Slide 27
27
Slide 28
28
Slide 29
29
Slide 30
30
Slide 31
31
Slide 32
32
Slide 33
33
Slide 34
34
Slide 35
35
Slide 36
36
Slide 37
37
Slide 38
38
Slide 39
39
Slide 40
40
Slide 41
41
Slide 42
42
Slide 43
43
Slide 44
44
Slide 45
45
Slide 46
46
Slide 47
47
Slide 48
48
Slide 49
49
Slide 50
50
Slide 51
51
Slide 52
52
Slide 53
53
Slide 54
54
Slide 55
55
Slide 56
56
Slide 57
57
Slide 58
58
Slide 59
59
Slide 60
60
Slide 61
61
Slide 62
62
Slide 63
63
Slide 64
64
Slide 65
65
Slide 66
66
Slide 67
67
Slide 68
68
Slide 69
69
Slide 70
70
Slide 71
71
Slide 72
72
Slide 73
73
Slide 74
74
Slide 75
75
Slide 76
76
Slide 77
77
Slide 78
78
Slide 79
79
Slide 80
80
Slide 81
81
Slide 82
82
Slide 83
83
Slide 84
84
Slide 85
85
Slide 86
86
Slide 87
87
Slide 88
88
Slide 89
89
Slide 90
90
Slide 91
91
Slide 92
92
Slide 93
93
Slide 94
94
Slide 95
95
Slide 96
96
Slide 97
97
Slide 98
98
Slide 99
99
Slide 100
100
Slide 101
101
Slide 102
102
Slide 103
103
Slide 104
104
Slide 105
105
Slide 106
106
Slide 107
107
Slide 108
108
Slide 109
109
Slide 110
110
Slide 111
111
Slide 112
112
Slide 113
113
Slide 114
114
Slide 115
115
Slide 116
116
Slide 117
117
Slide 118
118
Slide 119
119
Slide 120
120
Slide 121
121
Slide 122
122
Slide 123
123
Slide 124
124
Slide 125
125

About This Presentation

Nutrition (Midterm)

pm me in facebook if dili ninyo madownload or ma'use.

God bless :)


Slide Content

MineralsMinerals

CHARACTERISTICSCHARACTERISTICS
Exist in the body and in foods in ionic stateExist in the body and in foods in ionic state
Components of organic compoundsComponents of organic compounds
Minerals are grouped into two: Minerals are grouped into two:
major or macrominerals are present in the body in major or macrominerals are present in the body in
larger amounts (> 5 grams) larger amounts (> 5 grams)
 minor or microminerals or trace minerals.minor or microminerals or trace minerals.

MacromineralsMacrominerals MicromineralsMicrominerals
CalciumCalcium
PhosphorusPhosphorus
PotassiumPotassium
SodiumSodium
MagnesiumMagnesium
SulfurSulfur
ChlorineChlorine
IronIron
IodineIodine
CobaltCobalt
CopperCopper
ZincZinc
ManganeseManganese
MolybdenumMolybdenum
SeleniumSelenium
ChromiumChromium
FlourineFlourine

BioavailibilityBioavailibility
FACTORS :
d.Gatric acidity
e.Homeostatic
adaptations
f.Stress
Low bioavailability
- result from soap formation
- binding of Ca and magnesium to free
fatty acids
- from precipitation when one pair of ions
in the lumen in very high concentration
- mineral-mineral interactions
- Fe, Ca and Magnesium
High bioavailability
- Na, K, Cl, I and F
Medium bioavailability
- Ca, Mn

General functionsGeneral functions
1. Structural function1. Structural function
•Bones teeth – Ca, P, Mg, FBones teeth – Ca, P, Mg, F
•Hair, nails, skin, thiamin biotin- SHair, nails, skin, thiamin biotin- S
•Hemoglobin – FeHemoglobin – Fe
•Glandular secretions – HCL (Cl), intestinal juice (Na), Glandular secretions – HCL (Cl), intestinal juice (Na),
Thyroxine (I)Thyroxine (I)
•Insulin – Zn and SInsulin – Zn and S
•Vit. B12 – CobaltVit. B12 – Cobalt
•Soft tissues, mainly muscles – K, P, and SSoft tissues, mainly muscles – K, P, and S
•Nerve tissues – K, P, and SNerve tissues – K, P, and S
•Blood – ca, Na, Cl, P, Fe, and Copper Blood – ca, Na, Cl, P, Fe, and Copper

2. Regulatory functions2. Regulatory functions
•Normal exchange of materials between body fluid Normal exchange of materials between body fluid
compartments – all saltscompartments – all salts
•Contractility of muscles – Ca, Na, and KContractility of muscles – Ca, Na, and K
•Irritability of nerves – Ca, Na, and KIrritability of nerves – Ca, Na, and K
•Oxidative Processes and metabolic reactions – Fe and Oxidative Processes and metabolic reactions – Fe and
vit B12vit B12
•Digestive processes – cl and NaDigestive processes – cl and Na
•Normal blood clotting – CaNormal blood clotting – Ca
•Maintenance of acid Maintenance of acid
a.a.Cations (basic elements) – Na, K, Ca, and MgCations (basic elements) – Na, K, Ca, and Mg
b.b.Anions ( acid elements) – P, S, and ClAnions ( acid elements) – P, S, and Cl

MacromineraMacrominera
lsls

CALCIUMCALCIUM
Is the most abundant mineral in the body.Is the most abundant mineral in the body.
Most calcium in the body is found in the bones Most calcium in the body is found in the bones
almost 99%, which serves as structural and almost 99%, which serves as structural and
storage functions.storage functions.
The other 1% is released in body fluids when The other 1% is released in body fluids when
blood passes through the bones.blood passes through the bones.

FunctionsFunctions
Function of the CNS, particularly nerve impulses.Function of the CNS, particularly nerve impulses.
Muscle contraction and relaxationMuscle contraction and relaxation
Formation of blood clotsFormation of blood clots
Blood pressure regulationBlood pressure regulation
Bones release calciumBones release calcium
Intestines absorb more calciumIntestines absorb more calcium
Kidneys retain more calciumKidneys retain more calcium
Hormones that regulate the level of calcium in body fluids Hormones that regulate the level of calcium in body fluids
control the release of calcium from bones. This includes:control the release of calcium from bones. This includes:
Parathormone-a hormone that raises blood calcium levels; Parathormone-a hormone that raises blood calcium levels;
secreted by the parathyroid glands in response to low blood secreted by the parathyroid glands in response to low blood
calcium levels.calcium levels.
Calcitriol- active vitamin D hormone that raises blood calcium Calcitriol- active vitamin D hormone that raises blood calcium
levels.levels.
Calcitonin-a hormone that reacts in response to high blood levels Calcitonin-a hormone that reacts in response to high blood levels
of calcium; released by the Special C cells of the thyroid gland.of calcium; released by the Special C cells of the thyroid gland.

AbsorptionAbsorption
Rapid absorption after a meal occurs in the Rapid absorption after a meal occurs in the
more acidic duodenum.more acidic duodenum.
Two mechanisms of absorption:Two mechanisms of absorption:
Active transport (duodenum & jejunum)Active transport (duodenum & jejunum)
controlled by 1, 25 dihydroxyvitamin which increases controlled by 1, 25 dihydroxyvitamin which increases
the calcium uptake at the brush border of the the calcium uptake at the brush border of the
intestinal mucosal cell by also stimulating the intestinal mucosal cell by also stimulating the
production of CALBINDINS.production of CALBINDINS.

Passive transportPassive transport
Independent of vitamin D.Independent of vitamin D.
Calcium is best absorbed in an acidic medium; the Calcium is best absorbed in an acidic medium; the
hydrochloric acid secreted in the stomach, such that hydrochloric acid secreted in the stomach, such that
secreted during meal, increases calcium absorption secreted during meal, increases calcium absorption
by lowering the pH in the proximal duodenum.. by lowering the pH in the proximal duodenum..

RegulationRegulation
If calcium levels gets too low three actions can If calcium levels gets too low three actions can
occur to reestablish calcium homeostasis:occur to reestablish calcium homeostasis:
b.b.Bones release calciumBones release calcium
c.c.Intestines absorb more calciumIntestines absorb more calcium
d.d.Kidneys retain more calciumKidneys retain more calcium

HormonesHormones
ParathormoneParathormone
CalcitriolCalcitriol
CalcitoninCalcitonin
Calcium rigorCalcium rigor
Calcium tetanyCalcium tetany

ExcretionExcretion
50% of the ingested calcium is excreted in the 50% of the ingested calcium is excreted in the
urine each day.urine each day.
HypercalciuriaHypercalciuria
Skin exfoliation and sweat (15 mg/day)Skin exfoliation and sweat (15 mg/day)

DeficiencyDeficiency
OsteoporosisOsteoporosis
OsteomalaciaOsteomalacia

ToxicityToxicity
Oversupplementation may cause constipation, Oversupplementation may cause constipation,
urinary stone formation affecting kidney urinary stone formation affecting kidney
function and reduced absorption of iron, zinc function and reduced absorption of iron, zinc
and other minerals.and other minerals.

PhosphurosPhosphuros
85% is in the bones and teeth as a component of 85% is in the bones and teeth as a component of
hydroxyapetitehydroxyapetite
Ranks second to calciumRanks second to calcium

FunctionsFunctions
Energy transferEnergy transfer
DNA and RNA synthesisDNA and RNA synthesis
Part of phospholipidsPart of phospholipids
As buffer in the form of phosphoric acidAs buffer in the form of phosphoric acid
Part of hypdroxyapetite Part of hypdroxyapetite

Toxicity Toxicity
Only possible from phosphuros supplements, Only possible from phosphuros supplements,
can cause calcium excretion from the body..can cause calcium excretion from the body..
Deficiency
Dietary inadequacy is not likely if protein and
calcium intake are adequate

MagnesiumMagnesium
Second most abundant intracellular cation in the Second most abundant intracellular cation in the
bodybody
60% is found I bones60% is found I bones
26% in muscle26% in muscle
Remainder in soft tissues and body fluidsRemainder in soft tissues and body fluids

FunctionsFunctions
Stabilize the structure of ATP in ATP-Stabilize the structure of ATP in ATP-
dependent enzyme reactions.dependent enzyme reactions.
Synthesis of fatty acids and proteins, Synthesis of fatty acids and proteins,
phosphorylation of glucose and its derivativesphosphorylation of glucose and its derivatives
Formation of cAMP Formation of cAMP
 Regulates nerve and muscle function, including Regulates nerve and muscle function, including
the actions of the heart, has a role in the blood the actions of the heart, has a role in the blood
clotting process and ion the immune systemclotting process and ion the immune system

DeficiencyDeficiency
Related to secondary causes (vomiting, diarrhea)Related to secondary causes (vomiting, diarrhea)
Symptoms: tremors, muscle spasms, personality Symptoms: tremors, muscle spasms, personality
changes, anorexia, nausea, tetany, convulsions changes, anorexia, nausea, tetany, convulsions
and coma.and coma.
Hypercakalemia and hypercalcemia occur first Hypercakalemia and hypercalcemia occur first
combined with impairment of individual combined with impairment of individual
responsiveness to PTHresponsiveness to PTH

ToxicityToxicity
Can exhibit bone calcifiicationCan exhibit bone calcifiication

SulfurSulfur
Component of protein structuresComponent of protein structures
Present in thiamine and biotinPresent in thiamine and biotin
Sulfur is also involved with maintaining the acid-Sulfur is also involved with maintaining the acid-
base balance of the bodybase balance of the body

DeficiencyDeficiency
Do not occur; basic structure of the human cellDo not occur; basic structure of the human cell

26
ELECTROLYTESELECTROLYTES

WMSU BSND Review 200727
CharacteristicsCharacteristics
• • electrolytes: ions, charged particles that could conduct electric electrolytes: ions, charged particles that could conduct electric
currents: salts, acids, basescurrents: salts, acids, bases
• • attract waterattract water
• • cations: Na+, K+, Ca++, Mg++cations: Na+, K+, Ca++, Mg++
• • anions: Clanions: Cl
--
, HCO, HCO
33
--
(bicarbonate), HPO (bicarbonate), HPO
44
2-2-
(biphosphate), SO (biphosphate), SO
44
2-2-

(sulfate), lactate, pyruvate, acetoacetate(sulfate), lactate, pyruvate, acetoacetate
• • ions in the bodyions in the body
 intracellular ions: contained within cell: potassium, intracellular ions: contained within cell: potassium,
phosphatephosphate
 extracellular ions: sodium, chlorideextracellular ions: sodium, chloride

WMSU BSND Review 200728
Functions of ElectrolytesFunctions of Electrolytes
A. maintain water balanceA. maintain water balance
B. maintain stable electrochemical neutralityB. maintain stable electrochemical neutrality
within the bodywithin the body
C. regulate pH balanceC. regulate pH balance
D. regulate osmotic pressure across cell D. regulate osmotic pressure across cell
membranesmembranes
 passing of water from an area of less passing of water from an area of less
concentration to one of greater concentration concentration to one of greater concentration
across a semipermeable membraneacross a semipermeable membrane

WMSU BSND Review 200729
Mechanisms Controlling Mechanisms Controlling
Electrolyte Balance in the Body Electrolyte Balance in the Body
A. Antidiuretic Hormone ( ADH) or vasopressinA. Antidiuretic Hormone ( ADH) or vasopressin: :
function: water retention function: water retention  blood pressure or volume, blood pressure or volume,
blood concentrationblood concentration pituitary gland releases pituitary gland releases
ADH ADH  diuresis, kidneys reabsorb water diuresis, kidneys reabsorb water
B. AngiotensinB. Angiotensin: function: blood vessel constriction : function: blood vessel constriction
C. AldosteroneC. Aldosterone: function: Na Retention: function: Na Retention
angiotensin angiotensin stimulates adrenal glands to release stimulates adrenal glands to release
aldosterone aldosterone  kidneys retain more Na and water kidneys retain more Na and water

30

SodiumSodium
Blood pressure and volume maintenance Blood pressure and volume maintenance
Major cation in the extracellular fluidMajor cation in the extracellular fluid
Transmission of nerve impulsesTransmission of nerve impulses

Asborption and excretionAsborption and excretion
Readily absorbed from the intestine and carried Readily absorbed from the intestine and carried
to the kidneys, where it is filtered and returned to the kidneys, where it is filtered and returned
to the blood to maintain appropriate levels..to the blood to maintain appropriate levels..
99-95% of normal sodium loss through urine99-95% of normal sodium loss through urine

RegulationRegulation
Sodium balance is regulated by aldosterone .Sodium balance is regulated by aldosterone .
When blood sodium level rises, the thirst When blood sodium level rises, the thirst
receptors in the hypothalamus stimulate the receptors in the hypothalamus stimulate the
thirst sensationthirst sensation
Estrogen causes sodium and water retention. Estrogen causes sodium and water retention.
(menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and taking oral (menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and taking oral
contraceptives)contraceptives)

DeficiencyDeficiency
DehydrationDehydration
Headache, muscle cramps, weakness, reduce Headache, muscle cramps, weakness, reduce
ability to concentrate, loss of memory and ability to concentrate, loss of memory and
appetite.appetite.
HyponatremiaHyponatremia

ToxicityToxicity
HypertensionHypertension
EdemaEdema

PotassiumPotassium
Major cation of intracellular fluidMajor cation of intracellular fluid
With sodium, involved in maintaining normal With sodium, involved in maintaining normal
water balance, osmotic equilibrium and acid-water balance, osmotic equilibrium and acid-
base regulation.base regulation.
Neuromuscular activityNeuromuscular activity
Promotes cellular growthPromotes cellular growth
Na/K ATPase pumpNa/K ATPase pump

DeficiencyDeficiency
Similar to magnesiumSimilar to magnesium
Toxicity
Occurs only from supplementation
Symptoms are similar to those of deficiency:
muscle weakness, vomiting cardiac arrest

ChlorideChloride
KEY Anion in the extracellular fluidsKEY Anion in the extracellular fluids
Component of hydrochloric acid.Component of hydrochloric acid.
Deficiency
Rare, only during if severe vomiting occur
Toxicity
FVD

Microminerals Microminerals

They are…They are…
A.k.a. Trace minerals
Group of minerals needed by the body in minute
amounts to perform certain fxns.
Minerals that can be supplied by an average mixed diet
since the amounts needed are very small.
As usual, less amounts taken would lead to deficiency
while excessive amounts lead to toxicity.

ESSENTIAL ESSENTIAL
MICROMINERALSMICROMINERALS
Iron (Fe)
Zinc (Zn)
Selenium (Se)
Manganese (Mn)
Copper (Cu)
Iodine (I
2
)
Cobalt (Co)
Chromuim (Cr)
Molybdenum (Md)
Flourine (F
2
)

IRON IRON

Distribution Distribution
Most abundant in the body
Amount varies with age, sex, nutrition, general
health, & size of iron stores
About 25% is found in lever, spleen & bone
marrow; small amounts in transport form in the
blood & about 5% in every cell a constituent of
certain enzymes & chromatin

FUNCTIONSFUNCTIONS
Used to produce RBC carry oxygenated blood to
exercising muscles & enables us to exercise with
vigor w/c helps burn more calories.
An active component of tissue enzymes
involved in the conversion of beta carotine to
vitamin A
For hemoglobin formation

UTILIZATION UTILIZATION
Majority is present in food in ferric form.
Absorption occurs to the same extent in the
stomach, but greatest in the upper duodenum.

Factors affecting the absorption of Factors affecting the absorption of
FeFe
Form of ironForm of iron
Type of ironType of iron
Body needsBody needs
Bulk in the dietBulk in the diet
Size of doseSize of dose
Presence of phytic & Presence of phytic &
oxalic acidsoxalic acids
Presence of citrates, Presence of citrates,
sugar, & some animo sugar, & some animo
acidsacids
Presence of tanninsPresence of tannins
Intake of CoffeeIntake of Coffee
Presence of ascorbic acid Presence of ascorbic acid
Direction & Direction &
malabsorption malabsorption
syndromes syndromes

Sources of ironSources of iron
Clams Clams
CerealCereal
OystersOysters
Organ meatsOrgan meats
Soy beans Soy beans
Pumpkin seeds Pumpkin seeds
White beansWhite beans
Blackstrap molassesBlackstrap molasses
LentilsLentils
SpinachSpinach
Liver sausageLiver sausage
LiverLiver
Faggots Faggots
Shrimps (canned)Shrimps (canned)
Tongue oxTongue ox
Sesame seedsSesame seeds

Recommended Nutrient intakesRecommended Nutrient intakes
Men, 19 yrs above – 12 mgMen, 19 yrs above – 12 mg
Women, 16-64 – 27 mg; 65+ - 10mg Women, 16-64 – 27 mg; 65+ - 10mg
Pregnant women – 27-28 mgPregnant women – 27-28 mg
Lactating women – 27-30 mg Lactating women – 27-30 mg
Infants, 6-11 mos – 10 mg Infants, 6-11 mos – 10 mg
Children, 1-9 y.o. – 8-11 mg Children, 1-9 y.o. – 8-11 mg
Boys, 10-18 yrs – 13-20 mg Boys, 10-18 yrs – 13-20 mg
Girls, 10-18 yrs – 19-21 mgGirls, 10-18 yrs – 19-21 mg

DEFICIENCYDEFICIENCY
Can lead to anemia, characterized by a reduction in Can lead to anemia, characterized by a reduction in
size or number of RBC or in the quantity of Hgb or size or number of RBC or in the quantity of Hgb or
both, resulting in decreased capacity of the blood to both, resulting in decreased capacity of the blood to
carry oxygen. This may be due to several causes:carry oxygen. This may be due to several causes:
2.2.Presence of inhibitions during iron absorption causes Presence of inhibitions during iron absorption causes
malabsorption anemia malabsorption anemia
3.3.Inadquate info of RBCs due to Vitamin B12 Inadquate info of RBCs due to Vitamin B12
deficiency deficiency
4.4.Excessive excretion of Fe caused by blood loss in Excessive excretion of Fe caused by blood loss in
pregnancy, parasitism, or in blood donation leads to pregnancy, parasitism, or in blood donation leads to
hemorrhagic anemia hemorrhagic anemia

IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA
one of the most common nutritional one of the most common nutritional
deficiency diseases in the RP. Usually occurs deficiency diseases in the RP. Usually occurs
among infants, children, pregnant & lactating among infants, children, pregnant & lactating
women & elderly. women & elderly.

ToxicityToxicity
Excessive amount of Fe in the body is known asExcessive amount of Fe in the body is known as
HEMOSIDEROSISHEMOSIDEROSIS
It may be caused by exessive Fe intake through It may be caused by exessive Fe intake through
use of supplements. use of supplements.
Excessive intake of Fe is common among Excessive intake of Fe is common among
Bantus who cook their food in iron pots. Bantus who cook their food in iron pots.
Another kind of overload is hemochromatosis, Another kind of overload is hemochromatosis,
w/c could be a genetically transmitted disease. w/c could be a genetically transmitted disease.

ZINCZINC

DistributionDistribution
Average adult body contains a total of 1.4 – 2.5 Average adult body contains a total of 1.4 – 2.5
gm Zinc (Zn). gm Zinc (Zn).
Present in pancreas, liver, kidney, lungs, Present in pancreas, liver, kidney, lungs,
endocrine glands, & spermatozoa: the skeletal endocrine glands, & spermatozoa: the skeletal
muscles usually represent the greatest muscles usually represent the greatest
proportion (60%) of the total body. proportion (60%) of the total body.

FunctionsFunctions
Important factor in host immune defensesImportant factor in host immune defenses
Has been associated with stored insulinHas been associated with stored insulin
Plays a role in the acceleration of wound healing Plays a role in the acceleration of wound healing
& for a normal sense of taste & for a normal sense of taste
Necessary for the dev’t of the male reproductive Necessary for the dev’t of the male reproductive
fxns & spermatogenesis, specifically in the fxns & spermatogenesis, specifically in the
formation of testosterone formation of testosterone
Essential component of several metalloenzymesEssential component of several metalloenzymes

utilizationutilization
Absrobed mainly in the upper jejunum. This Absrobed mainly in the upper jejunum. This
may come from food or from the may come from food or from the
enteropancreatic circulation of endogenous Zn. enteropancreatic circulation of endogenous Zn.
Transported by a carrier into the mucosal cells, Transported by a carrier into the mucosal cells,
picked up by albumin & taken into the liver picked up by albumin & taken into the liver
before redistribution to the other tissuesbefore redistribution to the other tissues
Excretion is mainly through feces. Excretion is mainly through feces.

Food sourcesFood sources
MilkMilk
Meat Meat
LiverLiver
Oysters Oysters
Eggs Eggs
Nuts Nuts
Legumes Legumes
Whole grainsWhole grains
cerealcereal

Deficiency Deficiency
Slow growth Slow growth
Alopecia Alopecia
Hypospermia Hypospermia
Delayed sexual maturationDelayed sexual maturation
White cell defects White cell defects
Impaired dark adaptation (night blindness)Impaired dark adaptation (night blindness)
Delayed wound healingDelayed wound healing

SELENIUM SELENIUM

Greatest concentration is found in liver, kidney, Greatest concentration is found in liver, kidney,
heart, spleen, mails, & tooth enamel heart, spleen, mails, & tooth enamel
Total amt. in the body is 5-20 mgTotal amt. in the body is 5-20 mg
Reduce or prevent effects of Vit. E deficiency Reduce or prevent effects of Vit. E deficiency
No physiological mechanism that controls Se No physiological mechanism that controls Se
absorption absorption
One of the antioxidant nutrientsthat prevent One of the antioxidant nutrientsthat prevent
free radicals from damaging normal cells. free radicals from damaging normal cells.
A component of glutathione peroxidase (GP) A component of glutathione peroxidase (GP)
w/c is responsible for inactivating the peroxides w/c is responsible for inactivating the peroxides
that causes oxidation or rancidity of fats. that causes oxidation or rancidity of fats.

2 major forms of Se2 major forms of Se
Selenomothionine – derived ultimately from Selenomothionine – derived ultimately from
plants plants
Selenocysteine – from animalsSelenocysteine – from animals

Food sourcesFood sources
Organ meats Organ meats
Muscle meats Muscle meats
Seafoods Seafoods
Whole grain cerealsWhole grain cereals
Dairy products Dairy products
Garlic Garlic

Recommended Nutrient IntakesRecommended Nutrient Intakes
31 mcg for adult men & women 31 mcg for adult men & women
Additional 4 mcg for pregnany woemnAdditional 4 mcg for pregnany woemn
Additional 9 mg for lactating mothers Additional 9 mg for lactating mothers

Absorption Absorption
Rate is dependent upon source, form, solubility Rate is dependent upon source, form, solubility
of the selenium compound, & the dietary ratio of the selenium compound, & the dietary ratio
of Selenium to sulfur. of Selenium to sulfur.
Much is ingested through the form of seleno-Much is ingested through the form of seleno-
amino acid. amino acid.
Forms of cancer associated with Se are also Forms of cancer associated with Se are also
those influenced by high fat & lower fiber diets, those influenced by high fat & lower fiber diets,
such as in cases of colon, rectum, prostate, & such as in cases of colon, rectum, prostate, &
breast cancers. breast cancers.

DeficiencyDeficiency
Cardiomyopathy – primary heart muscle disease Cardiomyopathy – primary heart muscle disease
Muscle inflamation Muscle inflamation
Growth retardation Growth retardation

Toxicity Toxicity
20 – 30 times more than the requirement can 20 – 30 times more than the requirement can
lead to Se toxicity. lead to Se toxicity.
Signs observed include: loss of hair & nails, Signs observed include: loss of hair & nails,
dental carries, dermatitis, peripheral neuropathy, dental carries, dermatitis, peripheral neuropathy,
irritability, & fatigue. irritability, & fatigue.

ManganeseManganese

Only about 10-20 mg of Mn is present in the Only about 10-20 mg of Mn is present in the
adult body. adult body.
A component of cell enzymes pyruvate A component of cell enzymes pyruvate
cocarboxylase, & superoxide dismutase cocarboxylase, & superoxide dismutase
Acts as a catalyst for a number of enzymes Acts as a catalyst for a number of enzymes
necessary in glucose, protein, & fat metabolism. necessary in glucose, protein, & fat metabolism.
Plays a role in the formation of urea as part of Plays a role in the formation of urea as part of
enzyme arginase enzyme arginase
Increases storage of thiamine & is needed for Increases storage of thiamine & is needed for
bone dev’t. bone dev’t.

Absorption Absorption
Through the intestine is minimal, a portion is Through the intestine is minimal, a portion is
rejected by the intestine is excreted by feces. rejected by the intestine is excreted by feces.
Small quantity is absorbed in the S.I., & Small quantity is absorbed in the S.I., &
transported, loosely-bound with CHON to the transported, loosely-bound with CHON to the
tissues for storage & utilization. tissues for storage & utilization.
The amount is utilized by the tissues is The amount is utilized by the tissues is
ultimately discarded to the bile w/c returns to ultimately discarded to the bile w/c returns to
the intestines & excreted w/ other body wastes. the intestines & excreted w/ other body wastes.
Large intake of Calcium & Fe depresses Mn Large intake of Calcium & Fe depresses Mn
AbsorptionAbsorption

Food sources Food sources
NutsNuts
Whole grain Whole grain
Dried legumes Dried legumes
Tea Tea
Green, leafy vegetables Green, leafy vegetables
Dried fruits Dried fruits

Recommended nutrient intakes Recommended nutrient intakes
Adult males (19 up) – 2-3 mg / day Adult males (19 up) – 2-3 mg / day
Adult females (19 up) – 1.8 mg / day Adult females (19 up) – 1.8 mg / day
Children (1-12) - 1.2-1.9 mg / day Children (1-12) - 1.2-1.9 mg / day
Adolesecent girls (13-18) – 16 mg / day Adolesecent girls (13-18) – 16 mg / day
Adolescent boys (13-18) – 2.2 mg / dayAdolescent boys (13-18) – 2.2 mg / day

Deficiency Deficiency
Weight loss Weight loss
DermatitisDermatitis
Nausea Nausea
Hypocholesterolemia Hypocholesterolemia
Changes in color & growth of hair & nails Changes in color & growth of hair & nails

Toxicity Toxicity
Workers exposed experienced asthenia, apathy, Workers exposed experienced asthenia, apathy,
anorexia, headache, muscle cramps, & speech anorexia, headache, muscle cramps, & speech
disturbances disturbances

COBALTCOBALT

FXNS & DISTRIBUTIONSFXNS & DISTRIBUTIONS
Found only in trace amounts in the body Found only in trace amounts in the body
Important as a constituent in Vitamin B12 (for Important as a constituent in Vitamin B12 (for
RBC formation)RBC formation)
For normal fxning of all cells, particularly bone For normal fxning of all cells, particularly bone
marrow, Nervous system, & the GITmarrow, Nervous system, & the GIT
Quickly excreted in the urineQuickly excreted in the urine
Small amount is excreted in the feces & sweatSmall amount is excreted in the feces & sweat

Food sourcesFood sources
Widely distributed in nature Widely distributed in nature
Liver, kidney, oysters & clams are rich sources. Liver, kidney, oysters & clams are rich sources.
Lean beef, veal, poultry, salt, water, fish, & milk Lean beef, veal, poultry, salt, water, fish, & milk
are good sources. are good sources.

Requirements Requirements
Restricted to the body’s need for vitamin B12. it Restricted to the body’s need for vitamin B12. it
is an integral part of the vitamin, hence is an integral part of the vitamin, hence
cobalamincobalamin is the other name given for vitamin is the other name given for vitamin
B12. B12.

Deficiency & toxicityDeficiency & toxicity
Result to pernicious anemiaResult to pernicious anemia
Excess cobalt may result inExcess cobalt may result in
POLYCYTHEMIAPOLYCYTHEMIA , increase in number of , increase in number of
RBCs, & Hyperplasia of the bone marrow. RBCs, & Hyperplasia of the bone marrow.

CHROMIUMCHROMIUM

FXNs & DistributionFXNs & Distribution
Required trace nutrient for man total body content of Required trace nutrient for man total body content of
Cr is about 6-10 mg. Cr is about 6-10 mg.
Cr has the ability to raise abnormally low fasting blood Cr has the ability to raise abnormally low fasting blood
sugar levels & to improve faulty uptake of sugar by sugar levels & to improve faulty uptake of sugar by
body tissues. body tissues.
As part of Glucose tolerance factor (GTF), its As part of Glucose tolerance factor (GTF), its
physiological role is to assist insulin in moving through physiological role is to assist insulin in moving through
glucose through the membrane into the cell. glucose through the membrane into the cell.
Stimulates the synhtsis of fatty acids & cholesterol in Stimulates the synhtsis of fatty acids & cholesterol in
the liver. the liver.

Food sources Food sources
Includes corn oil (500 ppm), clams, whole grain Includes corn oil (500 ppm), clams, whole grain
cereals, vegetables (30-50 ppm), meat, & cereals, vegetables (30-50 ppm), meat, &
brewer’s yeast. brewer’s yeast.
Fruits contain trace amounts depeding on the Fruits contain trace amounts depeding on the
soil, species, & the seasonsoil, species, & the season
Drinking water may supply up to 10 mcg/LDrinking water may supply up to 10 mcg/L
Imitation from industrial waste may be Imitation from industrial waste may be
dangerous & hazardous. dangerous & hazardous.

Requirement Requirement
50-200 mcg/day – normal adults50-200 mcg/day – normal adults
10-60 mcg/day – infants 10-60 mcg/day – infants
20-200 mcg/day – children & adolescents20-200 mcg/day – children & adolescents

Deficiency Deficiency
Glucose intoleranceGlucose intolerance
Increased incidence of diabetesIncreased incidence of diabetes
Decreased glycogen reservesDecreased glycogen reserves
Retarded growthRetarded growth
Disturbed amino acid metabolism. Disturbed amino acid metabolism.

Toxicity Toxicity
Excess intake as a result of inhalation of Cr Excess intake as a result of inhalation of Cr
from industrial wastes has been associated with from industrial wastes has been associated with
an increased incidence of bronchial cancer. an increased incidence of bronchial cancer.
Corrosive to the skin & mucous membrane of Corrosive to the skin & mucous membrane of
the respiratory & intestinal tracks. the respiratory & intestinal tracks.

FLUORINEFLUORINE

FXNs & distributionFXNs & distribution
Found primarily in the bones & teeth, & trace Found primarily in the bones & teeth, & trace
amounts in the thyroid glands & skinamounts in the thyroid glands & skin
Ingested fluorides are completely ionized & Ingested fluorides are completely ionized &
rapidly absorbed to be used up by the bones & rapidly absorbed to be used up by the bones &
teeth. teeth.
About 50% is rapidly excreted in the urine. About 50% is rapidly excreted in the urine.
Absorption of F may be retarded by Ca & Al Absorption of F may be retarded by Ca & Al
salts. salts.

Crystals of hydroxyapatile w/c normally appear Crystals of hydroxyapatile w/c normally appear
in the teeth are replaced with crystals of in the teeth are replaced with crystals of
fluoroapetite (less solube in acid & are more fluoroapetite (less solube in acid & are more
resistant to cardiogenic cation of acids in the resistant to cardiogenic cation of acids in the
mouth)mouth)
F in the dentin & enamel of the teeth forms a F in the dentin & enamel of the teeth forms a
more stable compound thus reducing dental more stable compound thus reducing dental
carries & minimizing bone loss. carries & minimizing bone loss.
F is effective in the treatment of osteoporosis. F is effective in the treatment of osteoporosis.

Sources & requirement Sources & requirement
Water is the major source of F; may be obtained from Water is the major source of F; may be obtained from
natural resources or through fluoridation. natural resources or through fluoridation.
Food sources contain with little F w/ the exception Food sources contain with little F w/ the exception
of:of:
3.3.Tea – contains as much as 100ppm (dry, chinese tea)Tea – contains as much as 100ppm (dry, chinese tea)
4.4.Ordinary tea – 0.457mg/100gmOrdinary tea – 0.457mg/100gm
5.5.Coffee – 0.250 mg/100gmCoffee – 0.250 mg/100gm
6.6.Soybeans – 0.40-0.67 mg/100gmSoybeans – 0.40-0.67 mg/100gm
7.7.Sea food – about 5-10 ppmSea food – about 5-10 ppm

Other sourcesOther sources
FLUORIDE – CONTAINING DENTRIFICESFLUORIDE – CONTAINING DENTRIFICES
Children <5 yrs 26-35% of the dentrifice used. Children <5 yrs 26-35% of the dentrifice used.
Due to the relative inability of young children to Due to the relative inability of young children to
control their swallowing reflex. control their swallowing reflex.
An average of 0.30 mg of fluoride is ingested An average of 0.30 mg of fluoride is ingested
each time the teeth is brushed. each time the teeth is brushed.

Philippine Recommendation for safe Philippine Recommendation for safe
& adequate daily dietary intake& adequate daily dietary intake
Infants – 0-6 months (0.01 mg); 6-11 mo Infants – 0-6 months (0.01 mg); 6-11 mo
(0.5mg)(0.5mg)
Adolescent & adult females – 2.5 mg Adolescent & adult females – 2.5 mg
Adolsecent male – (13-18) 2.5-2.9 mg; (19 Adolsecent male – (13-18) 2.5-2.9 mg; (19
above) 3.0 mg. above) 3.0 mg.
Children – (1-3 yrs) 0.7 mg; (4-6) 1.0 mg; (7-9) Children – (1-3 yrs) 0.7 mg; (4-6) 1.0 mg; (7-9)
1.2 mg; (10-12) 1.7-1.8 mg 1.2 mg; (10-12) 1.7-1.8 mg
Recommended dosage ranges from 0.25 mg – Recommended dosage ranges from 0.25 mg –
1.0 mg/day. 1.0 mg/day.

Deficiency & toxicityDeficiency & toxicity
Lack of fluorine increases the risk of dental Lack of fluorine increases the risk of dental
cariescaries
Excess fluorine will cause molting of the enamel Excess fluorine will cause molting of the enamel
or dental fluorosis. or dental fluorosis.

CRIPPLING SKELETAL FLUOROSIS CRIPPLING SKELETAL FLUOROSIS
Advanced stage of fluoride intoxicationAdvanced stage of fluoride intoxication
Calcification of the tendons & ligaments & a Calcification of the tendons & ligaments & a
progressive hypermineralization of the skeleton progressive hypermineralization of the skeleton
particularly the spinal column & pelvis. particularly the spinal column & pelvis.
Results in the ingestion of 10-25 mg of F/day Results in the ingestion of 10-25 mg of F/day
for 10-20 years. for 10-20 years.

MOLYBDENUMMOLYBDENUM

About 9 mg of Mo is present in the body. About 9 mg of Mo is present in the body.
Though very small, it is as important to health Though very small, it is as important to health
as B vitamins & magnesiumas B vitamins & magnesium
Mo is concentrated in the kidneys, adrenal Mo is concentrated in the kidneys, adrenal
glands & BC. Also present in bound form as glands & BC. Also present in bound form as
an integral part of various enzyme molecules. an integral part of various enzyme molecules.
3.3.Xanthine oxidase – oxidation of xanthine to Xanthine oxidase – oxidation of xanthine to
uric acid. uric acid.
4.4.Liver aldehyde oxidase – catalyzing the Liver aldehyde oxidase – catalyzing the
oxydaion of aldehydes to corresponding the oxydaion of aldehydes to corresponding the
oxydation of corresponding carboxylic acidoxydation of corresponding carboxylic acid

3. Sulfite oxidase – degradation of sulfur derived 3. Sulfite oxidase – degradation of sulfur derived
from amino acids. from amino acids.
Mo is readily absorbed from the GIT, excreted Mo is readily absorbed from the GIT, excreted
via urine. via urine.
High sulfate diets increase urinary excretion of High sulfate diets increase urinary excretion of
Mo. Mo.

Food sources & requirementsFood sources & requirements
Legumes like dried peas & beans (3-5 ppm)Legumes like dried peas & beans (3-5 ppm)
Lean meats & poultry (2-5 ppm)Lean meats & poultry (2-5 ppm)
Milk & milk prods. are relatively rich sources of Milk & milk prods. are relatively rich sources of
Mo.Mo.
Whole grain cereals (0.6-5 ppm)Whole grain cereals (0.6-5 ppm)
Dark green leafy vegies are fair sourcesDark green leafy vegies are fair sources
Other vegies & fruits in general are poor sources Other vegies & fruits in general are poor sources

Infants – 15-40 mcg/day Infants – 15-40 mcg/day
Children- 25-150 mcgChildren- 25-150 mcg
Adolecents & adults – 75-250 mcg are Adolecents & adults – 75-250 mcg are
recommended for adequacy recommended for adequacy

Deficiency & Toxicity Deficiency & Toxicity
Toxicity has not been observed in human Toxicity has not been observed in human
beings. In experimental animals, it is beings. In experimental animals, it is
characterized by diarrhea, anemia, & depressed characterized by diarrhea, anemia, & depressed
growth rate. growth rate.
High intake can alter the activity of alkaline High intake can alter the activity of alkaline
phosphatase & produce certain bone phosphatase & produce certain bone
abnormalities. abnormalities.
Doses above 10-15 mg/day, Mo might cause Doses above 10-15 mg/day, Mo might cause
gout-like symptoms. gout-like symptoms.

OTHER TRACE OTHER TRACE
ELEMENTSELEMENTS

OTHER TRACE OTHER TRACE
ELEMENTSELEMENTS

LEADLEAD
Can cause health problems in children. Can cause health problems in children.
Found in paint in old buildings, leaded gasoline, Found in paint in old buildings, leaded gasoline,
colored newsprints, etc. colored newsprints, etc.
High levels can affect the child’s mental dev’t, High levels can affect the child’s mental dev’t,
possibly causing retardation & neurological possibly causing retardation & neurological
handicaps.handicaps.
In adults, can be connected to CV disease. Diets In adults, can be connected to CV disease. Diets
low in Ca can increase Pb absorption & decrease low in Ca can increase Pb absorption & decrease
its excretion. its excretion.

BORONBORON
Concentrated in leaves & fruits. Concentrated in leaves & fruits.
Bo affects mineral metabolism of Ca, phosphorous, & Mg; may Bo affects mineral metabolism of Ca, phosphorous, & Mg; may
affect parathormone action; the formation of the active form of affect parathormone action; the formation of the active form of
calciferol. calciferol.
Reduces Ca loss & increases levels of circulation estrogen; plays Reduces Ca loss & increases levels of circulation estrogen; plays
a role in pyramidine metabolism by stimulating RNA synthesis in a role in pyramidine metabolism by stimulating RNA synthesis in
plants. plants.
Deprivation results in growth retardation. Deprivation results in growth retardation.
Toxicity: (signs) nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dermatitis, & Toxicity: (signs) nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dermatitis, &
lethargy. It also induces urinary excretion of riboflavin. lethargy. It also induces urinary excretion of riboflavin.

ALUMINUMALUMINUM
Used to form kitchen utensils & an additive in processed cheese, Used to form kitchen utensils & an additive in processed cheese,
& as an ingredient in analgesics & antacids. & as an ingredient in analgesics & antacids.
Adults contain 50-60 mg. Adults contain 50-60 mg.
When Al accumulates, the brain & bones are the sites most When Al accumulates, the brain & bones are the sites most
affected; inhibit mineralization of bones; in the brain, has been affected; inhibit mineralization of bones; in the brain, has been
associated with Alzheimer’s disease & some other dementia. associated with Alzheimer’s disease & some other dementia.
Excess Al binds to ferretinExcess Al binds to ferretin
Iron deficiency may enhance Aluminum absorption & excess Iron deficiency may enhance Aluminum absorption & excess
aluminum may cause anemia even without iron deficiency. aluminum may cause anemia even without iron deficiency.

CADMIUMCADMIUM
Found in kidneys & liverFound in kidneys & liver
Food sources are seafood & whole grainsFood sources are seafood & whole grains
Can damage the proximal tubule eventually Can damage the proximal tubule eventually
resulting in proteinuria if kidneys are affected. resulting in proteinuria if kidneys are affected.
High levels are associated with hypertensionHigh levels are associated with hypertension
Most Cd are found in cigarette smoke. Most Cd are found in cigarette smoke.
Excess may cause growth retardation, impaired Excess may cause growth retardation, impaired
reproduction, & even cancer.reproduction, & even cancer.

ARSENICARSENIC
Usually found in the skin, hair, & nails. Usually found in the skin, hair, & nails.
Rapidly excreted in the urine if ingested.Rapidly excreted in the urine if ingested.
May be involved in phospolipid metabolism but its role is still May be involved in phospolipid metabolism but its role is still
unclear. unclear.
Has a special affinity in keratin & other proteins. Has a special affinity in keratin & other proteins.
Shellfish, fish, & shrimps are good sources Shellfish, fish, & shrimps are good sources
Chronic toxicity is characterized by weakness, aching muscles, Chronic toxicity is characterized by weakness, aching muscles,
GIT probs, peripheral neuropathy, & changes in the GIT probs, peripheral neuropathy, & changes in the
pigmentation fingernails & skin. pigmentation fingernails & skin.
Detection of levels of arsenic is best made through monitoring Detection of levels of arsenic is best made through monitoring
concentrations in hair & urine, rather than those of blood. concentrations in hair & urine, rather than those of blood.

105
WATERWATER

106
Characteristics and Facts About WaterCharacteristics and Facts About Water
• • classified as BOTH a food and nutrientclassified as BOTH a food and nutrient
• • one of the most importantone of the most important
10% water loss in the body 10% water loss in the body  illness illness
20% water loss in the body 20% water loss in the body  death death

107
Percentage of Body Weight Percentage of Body Weight
as Water and Locationas Water and Location
• • Water makes up to 60 % of the total bodyWater makes up to 60 % of the total body
weight of an adult and 75% of that of an weight of an adult and 75% of that of an
infantinfant
• • Body water tends to decrease as body fat Body water tends to decrease as body fat
increases increases

108
Percentage of Body Weight Percentage of Body Weight
as Water and Locationas Water and Location

Body weight
% of Total Body
Weight
composed of H
2
0
Normal-weight
person
60
Obese person 50
Lean person 70

109
Water is located in fluid compartmentsWater is located in fluid compartments
1. Within the cells ( intracellular water) – 40% of 1. Within the cells ( intracellular water) – 40% of
body weightbody weight
2. Outside the cells (extracellular water) – 20 % 2. Outside the cells (extracellular water) – 20 %
of body weightof body weight
3. Small amounts are in3. Small amounts are in
Cerebrospinal fluidCerebrospinal fluidSynovial fluidSynovial fluid
Ocular fluidOcular fluidBones and cartilagesBones and cartilages

110
Functions of Water in the BodyFunctions of Water in the Body
H
2
O
Transport Agent
Reactant
Tissue Lubricant
Helps maintain body temp
Solvent

111
Movement of Water Between Movement of Water Between
Fluid CompartmentsFluid Compartments
1. Edema – Accumulation of water in tissues1. Edema – Accumulation of water in tissues
2. Dehydration – An excess loss of fluids from tissues2. Dehydration – An excess loss of fluids from tissues

112
Mechanisms Responsible for the Mechanisms Responsible for the
Shifting of Fluids Between Shifting of Fluids Between
Compartments Compartments
1. Osmosis1. Osmosis
- movement of water from a low-solute - movement of water from a low-solute
concentration to a high-solute concentration concentration to a high-solute concentration
through a membrane permeable to water onlythrough a membrane permeable to water only
- Solutes cannot pass across the membrane - Solutes cannot pass across the membrane 
osmotic pressureosmotic pressure
- Osmotic pressure varies directly with the - Osmotic pressure varies directly with the
concentration of solutesconcentration of solutes
- Movement occurs until equilibrium is established- Movement occurs until equilibrium is established

113
2. Osmolality2. Osmolality
- the number of osmoles per kilogram of solvent- the number of osmoles per kilogram of solvent
A. Osmole – the standard unit of measure of osmotic pressureA. Osmole – the standard unit of measure of osmotic pressure
B. Milliosmole (mOsm) – equals 1/1000B. Milliosmole (mOsm) – equals 1/1000
thth
of an osmole of an osmole
Criteria to determine the osmolality of a solutionCriteria to determine the osmolality of a solution
A. The number of solute particles in a solutionA. The number of solute particles in a solution
concentration of a solutionconcentration of a solution osmolalityosmolality
B. Size of the particlesB. Size of the particles
smaller particles smaller particles  osmolalityosmolality
Mechanisms Responsible for the Mechanisms Responsible for the
Shifting of Fluids Between Shifting of Fluids Between
Compartments Compartments

114
Osmolality of Body FluidsOsmolality of Body Fluids
-Osmolality of normal body fluids Osmolality of normal body fluids ~ 300 mOsm/kg~ 300 mOsm/kg
1. Isotonic – osmolalities of the plasma & the RBC are equal1. Isotonic – osmolalities of the plasma & the RBC are equal
- No net change occurs in the RBC- No net change occurs in the RBC
2. Hypotonic – the osmolality of the plasma is 2. Hypotonic – the osmolality of the plasma is  than that of than that of
the RBCthe RBC
- results to movement of water - results to movement of water  RBC RBC
3. Hypertonic – osmolarity of the plasma is higher than that3. Hypertonic – osmolarity of the plasma is higher than that
of the RBCof the RBC
- water moves out of the RBC - water moves out of the RBC  RBC shrink RBC shrink

115
Table 1. Water Balance Table 1. Water Balance
(Average figures in ml) (Average figures in ml)
Source Water Intake
Fluids 1400
Water in food 700
Water from cellular
oxidation of food
200
1 g CHO = 0.6 g water
1 g CHON = 0.4 g water
1 g Fat = 1.0 g water
TOTAL 2300

116
Water BalanceWater Balance
• • The amount of water taken in daily is The amount of water taken in daily is
approximately equivalent to the amount lostapproximately equivalent to the amount lost
when intake > output (edema)when intake > output (edema)
when intake < output (dehydration)when intake < output (dehydration)

117
Table 2. Water Balance Table 2. Water Balance
(Average output in ml) (Average output in ml)
Normal Temp Hot Weather Prolonged
Exercise
Urine 1400 1200 500
Water in
Feces
100 100 100
Skin (sweat) 100 1400 5000
Insensible
loss
Skin
Respiratory
Tract
350 350 350
250 250 650
TOTAL 2300 3300 6600

118
Water BalanceWater Balance
• • Water intake = Water output Water intake = Water output  metabolic metabolic
equilibriumequilibrium
• • Factors Affecting Water BalanceFactors Affecting Water Balance
1. Intake: thirst and appetite1. Intake: thirst and appetite
 note: when water intake is insufficient to meet note: when water intake is insufficient to meet
needs needs  conservation of water from kidneys and conservation of water from kidneys and
intestineintestine
2. Excretion: endocrine glands, environmental 2. Excretion: endocrine glands, environmental
temperaturetemperature
• • fluid intake APPROXIMATES urine outputfluid intake APPROXIMATES urine output

119
• • Water intakeWater intake
 SourcesSources
1. Water1. Water
2. Other fluids2. Other fluids
3. Water bound in foods3. Water bound in foods
fruits and vegetables: 60-69% waterfruits and vegetables: 60-69% water
meat and fish: 37-85%meat and fish: 37-85%
dried foods: 2-12%dried foods: 2-12%
fatty foods: 0-minimalfatty foods: 0-minimal
Water Balance

120
Water BalanceWater Balance
4. Metabolic water: from oxidation 4. Metabolic water: from oxidation
100 g CHO 100 g CHO  oxidation oxidation  55 ml water 55 ml water
100 g CHON 100 g CHON  41 ml water 41 ml water
100 g fat 100 g fat  oxidation oxidation  107 ml water 107 ml water
 GIT GIT  direct absorption into blood & lymph direct absorption into blood & lymph
 Vasopressin or Antidiuretic HormoneVasopressin or Antidiuretic Hormone
(ADH):secreted by pituitary gland; suppresses(ADH):secreted by pituitary gland; suppresses
diuresis and stimulates water reabsorption in diuresis and stimulates water reabsorption in
kidney tubuleskidney tubules

121
Water OutputWater Output
1. Skin: sweat and insensible perspiration1. Skin: sweat and insensible perspiration
2. Lungs: vapor in expired air2. Lungs: vapor in expired air
3. GIT: feces3. GIT: feces
4. Kidneys: urine4. Kidneys: urine
5. Others: tears, saliva, stomach suction, vomiting, 5. Others: tears, saliva, stomach suction, vomiting,
diarrhea, bleeding, drainage form burns, ulcerative diarrhea, bleeding, drainage form burns, ulcerative
discharge, skin diseases and injuries, pregnancy (for discharge, skin diseases and injuries, pregnancy (for
increased extracellular fluid space and amniotic fluid), increased extracellular fluid space and amniotic fluid),
lactation (for milk secretion)lactation (for milk secretion)

122
Allowances for WaterAllowances for Water
Method of EstimationFluid Requirements,
ml/kg
Body Weight
Adults, y ml/kg
Young active, 15-30 40
Average, 25-55 35
Older, 55-65 30
Elderly, > 65 25
Note: + 15 ml/kg in excess of 20 kg at age > 50

123
Allowances for WaterAllowances for Water
Method of EstimationFluid Requirements,
ml/kg
Body Weight
Children, kg
1-10 100
11-20 + 50 ml/kg in excess
of 10 kg
21 or more + 20 ml/kg in excess
of 20 kg

124
Allowances for WaterAllowances for Water
Method of Estimation Fluid Requirements,
ml/kg
Energy Intake 1 ml/kcal for adults
1.5 ml/ kcal for infants
Nitrogen + energy intake100 ml/g Nitrogen intake
plus 1 ml/kcal
Body Surface Area1500 ml/m
Reference: 2002 RENI

Daghang salamat!! XOXODaghang salamat!! XOXO
Tags