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Minerals

Minerals are crucial components of many tissues that help maintain bodily functions. Key minerals like calcium and phosphorus are vital for bone and teeth formation, blood clotting, and proper muscle and nerve functioning. Iron is essential for red blood cell production, while iodine is important for thyroid function. Deficiencies in these minerals can lead to serious health issues like poorly formed bones, anemia, and goiter. Key sources include dairy products, meats, and various fruits and vegetables. Incorporating these minerals into your diet is essential for overall health.

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Minerals

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  1. Minerals • Form many parts of many tissues needed to keep body processes operating smoothly

  2. Calcium & Phosphorous • Functions • Chief mineral forming bones and teeth • Helps in proper blood clotting • Keeps muscles & nerves functioning properly • Normal cell activities

  3. If you eat too little • Poorly formed bones • Poorly formed teeth • Rickets • Slow blood clotting

  4. Calcium • Sources • Milk • Cheese • Broccoli • Cabbage • Egg Yolk • Sardines • Fish Oysters Shrimp • Peas-Beans • Whole Wheat Flour Phosphorous

  5. Iron • Functions • Essential for building red blood cells • Carry oxygen to body tissues • Gives you energy

  6. Too little • Listlessness • Pale, dry skin • Shortness of breath • Dizziness • Anemia-teenage girls, mostly

  7. Sources • Liver • Organ Meats • Prunes • Raisins • Dried fruit • Molasses • Oysters • Oatmeal • Fortified Foods

  8. Iodine • Functions • Makes thyroid gland work correctly

  9. Too little • Excess weight gain • Lack of energy • Goiter

  10. Sources • Iodized salt

  11. 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

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