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Minerals Inorganic substances the body cannot manufacture.
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MineralsInorganic substances the body cannot manufacture.
Electrolytes (the salts in your body)
• You lose electrolytes when you sweat, and you must replace them by drinking fluids.
Calcium
• An important function– Builds strong bones
and teeth.
• Food Sources
Phosphorous
An important function:
helps form healthy bones and teeth.
• Food sources:
Potassium
• An important function– helps with muscle and
nervous system function.
• Food sources
Sulfur
• An important function – healthy hair, skin and
nails.
• Food source
Sodium
• An important function– Used to regulate blood
pressure.
• Food Source
Chloride
• An important function:– keep the amount of
fluid inside and outside of cells in balance.
• Food source
Magnesium
An important function:• helps the heart stay in
rhythm
• Food source
Iron
• An important function– helps red blood cells
carry oxygen.
• Food source
Zinc
• An important function:– important for normal
growth.
• Food source
Copper
• An important function– helps in the production
of red blood cells
• Food source
Manganese
• An important function– Helps convert protein
and fat to energy.
• Food source
Iodine
• An important function
promotes general growth and development
• Food source
Selenium
• An important function– Strengthens the
immune system.
• Food source
Fluoride
• An important function– Strengthen bones and
help tooth decay.
• Food source
Too many mineral may lead to:
Too much sodium-
Hypertension! (High Blood pressure)
• Too much calcium can lead to…
*Kidney, bladder, or urinary stones.
Not enough minerals may lead to:
Not enough sodium
• Not enough iron:(Anemia)
- Fatigue
• Not enough calcium:
Osteoporosis- Spongy, brittle bones
Healthy advice for minerals.
• Eat a variety of healthy foods, specifically fruits and vegetables
• Women- maintain 2-3 servings of dairy per day, and make sure to get weight bearing exercise during the bone growth years!
• Women and Men- Reduce intake of soft drinks… too much phosphoric acid
• http://www.dental--health.com/sodapop_teethenamel.html