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1. Science of Nutrition1h 52m

What is Nutrition
9m

Nutrients
22m

Macronutrients
11m

Micronutrients
11m

Fiber and Phytochemicals
6m

Energy in Food
15m

Nutrition as a Science
21m

Finding Credible Nutrition Information
14m

2. Tools for Healthful Eating1h 51m

Healthful Eating
15m

Three Guides to a Healthful Diet
8m

Dietary Guidelines for Americans
26m

Dietary Reference Intakes
31m

Food Labels
29m

3. The Human Body & Digestion2h 7m

Hunger, Satiety, and Hormones
21m

Overview of the Digestive System
21m

Organs of the Gastrointestinal Tract
32m

Accessory Organs
9m

Nutrient Absorption and Transport
12m

The Gut Microbiome
7m

Disorders of the Digestive System
22m

4. Carbohydrates3h 11m

Intro to Carbohydrates
14m

Simple vs Complex Carbohydrates
28m

Why Do We Need Carbohydrates?
26m

Fiber
26m

Carbohydrate Digestion
28m

Dietary Guidelines for Carbohydrates
21m

Alternative Sweeteners
6m

Blood Glucose Regulation
19m

Diabetes
18m

5. Lipids2h 31m

Introduction to Lipids
29m

Why Do We Need Lipids?
15m

Fatty Acids
32m

Digestion of Fats
31m

Dietary Guidelines for Lipids
19m

Cardiovascular Disease
22m

6. Proteins2h 16m

Introduction to Proteins
6m

Protein Structure
19m

Protein Synthesis
14m

Why Do We Need Protein?
16m

Protein Digestion
31m

Dietary Guidelines for Proteins
43m

Protein-Related Disorders
4m

7. Vitamins2h 20m

Introduction to Vitamins
22m

Fat-Soluble Vitamins
43m

Water-Soluble Vitamins
41m

Dietary Guidelines for Vitamins
27m

Other Vitamin-Like Nutrients
5m

8. Water and Minerals2h 55m

Water
45m

Introduction to Minerals
9m

Major Mineral: Sodium and Potassium
18m

Hypertension and Minerals
12m

Major Mineral: Calcium and Phosphorus
21m

Osteoporosis: Minerals and Bone Health
14m

Major Mineral: Chloride, Magnesium, & Sulfur
16m

Trace Minerals: Iron and Copper
14m

Trace Minerals: Fluoride and Iodine
9m

Other Trace Minerals
13m

9. Alcohol57m

Alcohol Consumption
13m

Alcohol Metabolism
20m

Short-Term Effects of Alcohol
8m

Long-Term Effects of Alcohol
14m

10. Energy Balance: Body Weight, Obesity, & Eating Disorders3h 7m

Healthy Weight
7m

Energy Balance
28m

Assessing Weight Related Health Risk
29m

Factors That Influence Weight
32m

Weight Loss
40m

Maintaining Weight
8m

Gaining Weight
7m

Eating Disorders
32m

11. Nutrition & Fitness1h 7m

Introduction to Physical Fitness
11m

Exercise
17m

Using Energy to Fuel Exercise
18m

Nutrition & Physical Activity
14m

Ergogenic Aids
4m

12. Food Safety & Regulation2h 3m

Food Safety
23m

Foodborne Pathogens
16m

Foodborne Toxins
20m

Food Preservation & Additives
27m

U.S. Food Safety Systems
17m

Natural, Organic, & Bioengineered Foods
18m

13. Food Insecurity in the US and the World37m

Food Insecurity
16m

Global Food Insecurity
21m

14. Nutrition: Pregnancy Through Infancy 1h 30m

Preconception Nutrition
19m

Nutrition During Gestation
28m

Potential Complications During Pregnancy
6m

Breastfeeding
17m

Nutritional Needs for Infants
18m

15. Nutrition: Toddlers to Late Adulthood42m

Nutrition For Young Children (Ages 1-5)
11m

Nutrition For School-Age Children (Ages 6-11)
11m

Nutrition During Adolescence (Ages 12-19)
5m

Nutrition For Older Adults (Ages 50+)
13m

8. Water and Minerals

Major Mineral: Sodium and Potassium

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8. Water and Minerals

Major Mineral: Sodium and Potassium

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Hypokalemia is a deficiency of which mineral?

Magnesium

Calcium

Potassium

Sodium

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Understand the term 'hypokalemia' by breaking it down: 'hypo-' means low or deficient, and '-kalemia' refers to potassium levels in the blood.

Recognize that hypokalemia specifically indicates a deficiency of potassium, an essential mineral and electrolyte important for muscle function, nerve signaling, and fluid balance.

Review the list of minerals provided: Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, and Sodium, and recall their common prefixes and suffixes related to blood levels.

Identify that 'kalemia' is derived from 'kalium,' the Latin name for potassium, which helps confirm that hypokalemia relates to potassium deficiency.

Conclude that hypokalemia is a deficiency of potassium, distinguishing it from other mineral deficiencies such as hypomagnesemia (magnesium) or hypocalcemia (calcium).