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Minerals
info on various minerals, which foods to eat, and what they do
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Nutrition
12th Grade
11/10/2013

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Sulfur
Definition
milk, chicken, fish, beans, nuts
forms some parts of amino acids and B vitamins
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Iodine
Definition
fish, iodized salt
metabolism as part of thyroid hormone
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Selenium
Definition
fish, organ meats
break down harmful substances
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Iron
Definition
red meat, green leafy veggies, beans, fortified cereal, dried fruit, fish
part of red blood cells, helps in energy metabolism
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zinc
Definition
meats, chicken, fish, milk, whole grain foods
part of substances that help carry out body processes
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fluorine
Definition
fish, fluoridated water
helps form strong bones and teeth
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calcium
Definition
milk, dark green veggies, tofu, beans
builds and maintains bones and teeth, nerve and muscle function, blood clotting
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phosphorous
Definition
meat, eggs, chicken, fish, beans, milk
build and maintain bones and teeth, energy metabolism
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magnesium
Definition
leafy green veggies, beans, nuts, whole grain food
build bones, protein, energy metabolism, muscle contraction
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sodium
Definition
table salt, processed food, soy sauce
maintains water, balances nerve function
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chlorine
Definition
table salt, soy sauce, processed food
maintains water balance, digestion
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potassium
Definition
veggies, fruits, meats, chicken, fish
maintain water balance and make protein, functioning of heart and nervous system
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