Potassium by Hannah Johnson https://padlet.com/hvjohnson/khythnjvoodc en-us 2017-05-04 15:28:27 UTC 2017-05-08 15:44:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Brightnessdown.png Potassium hvjohnson https://padlet.com/hvjohnson/khythnjvoodc/wish/169972523 Potassium is an essential nutrient used for fluid and electrolyte balance in the body. ]]> 2017-05-04 15:37:06 UTC https://padlet.com/hvjohnson/khythnjvoodc/wish/169972523 How Much Do You Need? hvjohnson https://padlet.com/hvjohnson/khythnjvoodc/wish/169973079 Teens and adults need about 4,700 milligrams of potassium a day.]]> 2017-05-04 15:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/hvjohnson/khythnjvoodc/wish/169973079 What Does It Do For The Body? hvjohnson https://padlet.com/hvjohnson/khythnjvoodc/wish/169974142 It keeps a normal water balance between cells and body fluids. It also helps control muscle contraction. Potassium plays a key role in keeping the heart beating at a normal rate.]]> 2017-05-04 15:41:52 UTC https://padlet.com/hvjohnson/khythnjvoodc/wish/169974142 What might happen if your diet is deficient hvjohnson https://padlet.com/hvjohnson/khythnjvoodc/wish/169974906 Potassium deficiency can cause hypokalemia (low blood level of potassium) and Irregular heartbeat. Muscle weakness or spasms. A slight rise in blood pressure.]]> 2017-05-04 15:44:13 UTC https://padlet.com/hvjohnson/khythnjvoodc/wish/169974906 Foods With Potassium hvjohnson https://padlet.com/hvjohnson/khythnjvoodc/wish/169975607 Avocado, Sweet Potato, Coconut Water, Banana, Spinach, Squash etc.]]> 2017-05-04 15:46:31 UTC https://padlet.com/hvjohnson/khythnjvoodc/wish/169975607 Fun Facts hvjohnson https://padlet.com/hvjohnson/khythnjvoodc/wish/169976663 -It is found in buttermilk
-Bananas are one of the most common sources of potassium 
-It is one of 17 nutrients essential for plant growth.]]> 2017-05-04 15:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/hvjohnson/khythnjvoodc/wish/169976663 Sources Cited hvjohnson https://padlet.com/hvjohnson/khythnjvoodc/wish/169977257 http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=9970
http://www.healthline.com/health/potassium
http://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/low-potassium/basics/definition/sym-20050632 

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