Question

1. Henry is a 72-year old male. After reviewing multiple 24 hour recalls from him, it was determined that his average intake of major minerals was the following:

Sodium: 1000 mg 1g

Potassium: 3 g

Phosphorus: 900 mg 0.9g

Chloride: 2.3 g

Calcium: 1000 mg 1g

Magnesium: 390 mg 0.39g

What minerals is Henry deficient in? For each mineral he is deficient in, name ONE food high in this mineral. (list the mineral and the food next to it)).

Answer 1

Henry is suffering from deficiency of following minerals

1) sodium - The normal requirements of sodium is2,300 mg each day.

The deficiency can be overcome by taking about 1 teaspoon of salt and includes sodium in cooking and eating . It is rich in

salted or canned meat, fish or poultry including bacon, cold cuts, ham, frankfurters, sausage, sardines, caviar and anchovies .

2) Magnesium- normal requirements is 420 mg. It is found in foods containing dietary fiber, such as green leafy vegetables, whole grains, legumes,and nuts and seeds. It is also rich in cereals .It is also present in tap, mineral, or bottled drinking water.

4) calcium - people aged over 70 require about 1,200 mg each day.

calcium is rich in milk and other dairy, and also in some forms of tofu, dark-green leafy vegetables, soybeans, canned sardines and salmon with bones, and calcium-fortified foods.

4) potassium - the daily requirements is about 3,400 mg. It is rich in fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy foods contain potassium. Foods contain potassium include dried apricots, lentils, and potatoes. Adults get a lot of their potassium from milk, coffee, tea, and other nonalcoholic beverages.