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Function: Bone, teeth, blood clotting
Deficiency: Osteoporosis
Sources: Dairy, sardines |
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Function: Muscle contractions & relaxation, fluid balance
Deficiency: Hypotension
Sources: Salt, soy sauce |
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Definition
Function: Muscle contractions & relaxation, fluid balance
Deficiency: Tachycardia
Sources: Banana, potato |
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Definition
Function: Bone and teeth, energy release
Deficiency: N/A
Sources: Protein foods, soda |
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Definition
Function: Bone, teeth, muscle relaxation and contraction
Deficiency: Convulsions
Sources: Grains, nuts |
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Definition
Function: Synthesis of hemoglobin and myoglobin
Deficiency: Microcytic hypochromic anemia
Sources: Red meat, legumes, green leafy vegetables |
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Definition
Function: Growth, reproduction, and immune funciton
Deficiency: Dwarfism, infections
Sources: animal products, oysters, mushrooms, seafood |
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Definition
Function: regulation of metabolism
Deficiency: Simple goiter (adults), Cretinism (infants)
Sources: Iodized Salt |
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Definition
Function: Aids in the formation of hemoglobin
Deficiency: Anemia
Sources: Peanut, chocolate |
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Definition
Function: Formation of teeth and bones
Deficiency: Tooth Decay
Sources: water |
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Definition
Function: Energy release from glucose
Deficiency: Hyperglycemia
Sources:meat |
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Definition
Function: Acts as an antioxidant with vitamin E
Deficiency: Keshan disease
Sources: meat |
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