In+the+human+body+and+foods

Acids and bases in the human body and foods
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__ Our body needs a ph (potential hydrogen) of 7.4, which is slightly basic. pH is a measure of acidity on a scale of 0-14, with 7 being neutral. In other words, pH measures how acidic or basic a substance is.  When we eat too many acid forming foods our bodies may become too acidic. To counteract this problem, our bodies release stored alkali (basic) substance such as sodium, magnesium, and calcium. Our bodies cannot bear extended acid imbalances; when we run out of stored alkali substances, our bodies will start to use up minerals from bones and muscle. As a result, our bones and muscle will become weak causing serious side effects. || || If your group is producing a slide show, videos, or viocethread on this topic you would need to embed it on this page. Make sure to include your group name, hour, and a title for your topic. Projects should be separated by a horizontal line. The following is a list of ideas you might use for producing your project. You are not limited to this list.
 * [|Approximate pH of foods]
 * [|Naturally occurring acids and bases]
 * [|Acidity and our health]
 * Citric acid, antacids, or amino-acids
 * Heartburn
 * Effect stomach acid has on digestion
 * Acid base homeostasis
 * Side effects of an over acidic body (acidosis)