This is very important presentation for bsc nursing students

1. SOURCES OF
COPPER
Aman pathan , B.sc nursing sem - II

2. 1. To explain the importance of copper.
2. To enamurate sources
3. To enamurate the use of copper
4. To discuss the deficiency symptoms
5. To enlist the RDA
6. To describe absorption and excretion
OBJECTIVES

3. Introduction
1. Copper is mineral
2. Found in bones , muscles, respiratory
pigments , brain,heart and kidney tissue
3. Required for proper use of iron by body
4. Helps in production of connective tissue,
blood vessels, phospholipid and melanin

4. SOURCES OF
COPPER

5. ABSORPTION
1. Absorbed in stomach and gut
2. By copper binding protein absorption occurs in
intestine
3. Absorption hindered by large intake of vitamin c and
zinc

6. EXCRETION
1. Through bile and feces the excretion of copper done.
2. Small amount of copper found in urene , sweat and
menstrual blood

7. Deficiency
1. Inadequate formation of pigment melanin
2. Fragile bones
3. Lead to massive internal hemorrhage in major
blood vessels
4. Severe deficiencies are :- Restarted growth,
Anemia , edema , nerves irritability
Dimenaralization , chronic and recurrent diarrhea,
low WBC count

8. RDA
AGE GROUP RECOMMEND
ED INTAKE
(mg/day)
1. Adult male
2. Adult female
3. Children
4. Infant
5. Pregnant and
lactating women
1. 1.5-3
2. 1.5 -3
3. 1 – 2
4. 0.6-0.7
5. 1.5 - 3

9. Copper is a trace mineral essential for enzyme
activity, iron metabolism, and formation of
connective tissue, blood vessels, and melanin. It
is absorbed in the stomach and intestine, and
mainly excreted through bile
Summary

10. 1. Monica sharma , textbook of Nutrition and
dietetics for Bsc nursing students, 3rd
edition,
2022, published by CBS distributor and
publisher.
Reference