Minerals

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What are minerals

Inorganic substances found in food which make up bones and tissues in the body

Why are they important?

Build bones, tissues and regulate body processes

What are the two categories?

Macro minerals ( macronutrients) needed in large amounts in the

bodyCalcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, sodium, potassium 

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Micro mineralsNeeded in smaller

amounts in the body

Calcium

FunctionStrengthens bones and teeth SourcesDairy, fish, leafy green

vegetables

Calcium Deficiency

OsteoporosisSymptomsBrittle bones, curved backRisk factorsFair skinned, blond, smoker,

infrequent exerciser, more than moderate drinker, Caucasian

The person on the right has osteoporosis

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of calcium

Phosphorus

FunctionWorks with calcium to

strengthen bones and teeth

Sources Meat poultry, dairy

products

MagnesiumFunctionHelps cells use protein, fats and

carbs to produce energy

Magnesium Continued

SourceGrains and nutsDeficiencyCan occur in alcoholics 

Sodium, Chloride and potassium

FunctionControls fluid flow through the

cells in the body SourcesProcessed foods, bananas

Macro mineral review- complete this on the back of your

packetA. Develops strong bones and teeth

B. Helps absorb nutrients and keep fluid balanced C. Works with calcium and helps the body use other nutrients  D. Helps with the nervous system and helps to use energy efficiently 

Identify the mineral- complete on back of

packet Same foods as calciumProcessed foodNutsFish and dairy

Trace elements

Also known as micro minerals

Iron

FunctionForms hemoglobin which carries

oxygen through the bodyFood sourceLiver, egg yolk, enriched breads

and cereals

Iron Deficiency

Anemia- loss of appetite, tired, pale, inability to concentrate - Common in women

Fluorine ( Fluoride)

Healthy teeth

Source- drinking water