1. Can our bodies produce minerals? NO! We have to get them through eating food that contains them!...

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MINERALS

Transcript of 1. Can our bodies produce minerals? NO! We have to get them through eating food that contains them!...

MINERALS

1. Can our bodies produce minerals?

NO! We have to get them through eating food that contains them!

Most minerals become part of the body, i.e. bones and teeth.

Others are used to make substances that the body needs.

2. What are major minerals? Minerals needed in larger

quantities in our bodies:

Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Sodium & Potassium

Calcium

Function Helps bones,

teeth, blood serum, clotting, muscles, nerves.

Prevents Osteoporosis

Toxicity Kidney disfunction

Sources Milk Dates Broccoli Greens-spinach

Calcium Deficiency

Osteoporosis

Phosphorus

Function Cells Combines with calcium Releases energy

Prevents Osteoporosis

Toxicity Calcification of tissues

Sources Avocados Raisins Whole grains Meat and eggs milk

Potassium

Function Regulates fluids Heart and other muscles Nerves

Prevents Irregularity of heart action

Toxicity Muscular weakness

Sources Oranges Peaches Pears Bananas Dates Apples Avocados raisins

Sodium

Function Regulates fluids, muscles, heart, nerves

Prevents Too much contributes to high blood pressure

Toxicity Hypertension

Sources Table salt Cured meats Packaged foods

3. What are trace minerals? Minerals needed in less amounts

in the body, but just as important as macro minerals in function.

Iron Iodine Fluoride Zinc Copper

Iron Function

Blood Hemoglobin Carries oxygen to

cells Prevents

Iron deficiency anemia

Sources Dates Dried fruits Eggs Legumes Whole grains Dark leafy

vegetables Red meats

Iron Deficiency - Anemia

Iodine

Function Thyroid – regulates

growth, development, and metabolic rate

Prevents Goiter

Sources Salt water fish Iodized table salt

Iodine Deficiency

Goiter: visible lump in the neck

Other Trace Minerals

Zinc helps enzymes do work, aids the immune system, helps wounds heal and helps children grow. Sources: avocados, dairy, meats, whole grains and raisons.

Copper helps form hemoglobin. Sources: meat, egg, green veggies, nuts

Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay and strengthen bones. Source: toothpaste, water, seafood and eggs.

Electrolytes

Minerals that help maintain the fluid balance in the body, help maintain the heartbeat, help muscle and nerve action.

Electrolytes easily become imbalanced in cases of dehydration, illness and diarrhea.