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Minerals. Form many parts of many tissues needed to keep body processes operating smoothly. Calcium & Phosphorous. Functions Chief mineral forming bones and teeth Helps in proper blood clotting Keeps muscles & nerves functioning properly Normal cell activities. If you eat too little
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Minerals • Form many parts of many tissues needed to keep body processes operating smoothly
Calcium & Phosphorous • Functions • Chief mineral forming bones and teeth • Helps in proper blood clotting • Keeps muscles & nerves functioning properly • Normal cell activities
If you eat too little • Poorly formed bones • Poorly formed teeth • Rickets • Slow blood clotting
Calcium • Sources • Milk • Cheese • Broccoli • Cabbage • Egg Yolk • Sardines • Fish Oysters Shrimp • Peas-Beans • Whole Wheat Flour Phosphorous
Iron • Functions • Essential for building red blood cells • Carry oxygen to body tissues • Gives you energy
Too little • Listlessness • Pale, dry skin • Shortness of breath • Dizziness • Anemia-teenage girls, mostly
Sources • Liver • Organ Meats • Prunes • Raisins • Dried fruit • Molasses • Oysters • Oatmeal • Fortified Foods
Iodine • Functions • Makes thyroid gland work correctly
Too little • Excess weight gain • Lack of energy • Goiter
Sources • Iodized salt
Trace minerals • Magnesium- helps nerve and muscle contraction • Copper- Maintenance of normal blood vessels • Zinc- Helps in wound healing • Sodium-Helps maintain fluid balance • Potassium-Healthy nerves and muscles Present in small amounts in most foods