We will continue our study of vitamins and minerals. After reading/reviewing all the links in your Weeks 4 and 5 Learning Resources, define the following terms and answer the following questions and submit in your assignment folder:

• electrolytes
• osteoporosis
• osteomalacia
• osteopenia

1. What major minerals affect blood pressure?
2. What are the main functions of calcium, other than its relation to bone health?
3. What can interfere with mineral absorption in our diet? What can enhance mineral absorption?
4. Read the article about Iodine in the December 2018 issue of Today’s Dietitian (see link in Learning Resources). Do you use iodized salt? Why or why not? Write your 3 take-away messages from this article.
5. List and explain the pros and cons of fluoridated water in community water supplies (see pages 480-481 in the textbook).

Submit your answers in your assignment folder, include citations, this homework is worth 25 points.

Please let me know if you have any questions.