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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