Blood Pressure and connection to micronutrition deficiencies or overconsumption

Blood Pressure and connection to micronutrition deficiencies or overconsumption

    Presenter(s)

    Amber Lynn Marks, Julia Marie Muccio, Dana Katherine Roscoe

    Comments

    This poster reflects research conducted as part of a course project designed to give students experience in the research process. Course: HSS 456

    Description

    Blood pressure is the pressure of circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels pumped through the heart. Using a concept mapping technique, the purpose of this presentation is to outline micronutrients such as magnesium, potassium, calcium, and sodium and their impact on blood pressure. Further, we will discuss the interplay among the micronutrients and the impact of diet on blood pressure. For instance, diets adequate in magnesium, potassium and calcium are shown to positively impact blood pressure. However, the Western diet is often low in these minerals yet high in sodium possibly contributing to the high rate of hypertension in the US population.

    Publication Date

    4-22-2021

    Project Designation

    Course Project

    Primary Advisor

    Diana Cuy Castellanos

    Primary Advisor's Department

    Health and Sport Science

    Keywords

    Stander Symposium project, School of Education and Health Sciences

    United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

    Good Health and Well-Being

    Blood Pressure and connection to micronutrition deficiencies or overconsumption

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