Minerals Inorganic substances the body cannot manufacture.

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

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