The Basic NutrientThe Basic Nutrient
Minerals
Minerals areMinerals are Inorganic elements that come from the soil and water
and are absorbed by plants or eaten by animals. Found in nearly every all foods in the pyramid Sometimes needed in large amounts and sometimes
needed in tiny amounts Needed to be eaten or ingested in food every day Cannot be produced by our bodies Regulate chemistry and body functions
How many?How many? 60 different mineral Makes up 4% of body
Macro and TraceMacro and Trace Needed and found in
large amounts Calcium Phosphorus Sodium Potassium
Found in very small amounts in the body
Iron Zinc Fluorine/Fluoride Copper Iodine
Some macrominerals are called electrolytes.Some macrominerals are called electrolytes.
Sodium Chloride Potassium
CalciumCalcium Strong Bones and Teeth Blood serum clotting
muscles and nerves Source: Milk dairy
products, also dark green vegetables
Prevents Osteoporosis
PhosphorousPhosphorous Strong bones and teeth Increase energy Found in avocados,
raisins, whole grains meat eggs milk, soy
Most diets sufficient Works with calcium Prevents Osteoporosis
SodiumSodium Maintains balance of
water flow in and out of cells
Found in table salt, cured meats, sausage, bacon
Too much contributes to high blood pressure
Regulates heartbeat Regulates Fluids in muscles
and nerves Found in many fruits like
oranges, peaches pears, bananas, dates apples, raisins avocados
Prevents irregularity of heart action lowers blood pressure
PotassiumPotassium
IronIron Lets blood carry oxygen
to cells Produces hemoglobin Prevents iron deficiency
anemia Found in dates, dried
fruits, eggs, legumes, whole grains, leafy vegetables, red meats
ZincZinc Part of the enzyme involved
in acid-base balance, liver function digestion and bone maintenance.
Prevents loss of taste, growth failure, delayed healing of wounds, reproduction problem
Found in Avocados raisins dairy, whole grains
Too much causes fever and nausea
FluorineFluorine Teeth and bones, works
with calcium Produces tooth structure
that resists acids and prevents tooth decay
From Fluoridated water, fish eggs, milk, some toothpastes, dentist
Prevents tooth decay
CopperCopper Used in breathing,
energy release, production of red blood cells.
Found in meat egg yolks, green vegetables grains, shell fish organ meats.
Too much can damage liver kidney brain
IodineIodine Important component of
thyroid hormones for metabolism
Found in Salt water fish, iodized table salt
Prevents Goiter
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