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Major and Trace Minerals
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Undergraduate 2
09/21/2010

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Calcium
Definition
Sources: Yogurt, Milk, Cheese
Function: Bone Strength, Muscle Contraction
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Phosphorus
Definition
Sources: Milk, Sunflower Seeds, Tortillas
Function: Strengthens Bones,Intercellular Fluid Balance
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Magnesium
Definition
Sources: Leafy Greens, Nuts, Chocolate
Functions: Protein Synthesis, Nerve Transmisson
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Sodium
Definition
Sources: Salt, Soy Sauce, Processed Meats
Function: Extracellular Fluid Balance
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Chloride
Definition
Sources: Salt, Soy Sauce, Processed Meats
Functions: Intercellular Fluid Balance
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Potassium
Definition
Sources: Milk, Grains, Dried Beans
Function: Intercellular Fluid Balance
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Sulfur
Definition
Sources: Onions, Garlic, Beef
Function: Component of Amino Acids.
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Iron
Definition
Source: Whole Grain, Poultry, Fish
Functions: Hemoglobin, Prevention of Anemia
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Zinc
Definition
Source: Meat, Poultry Sea Food
Function: Enzyme Function
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Copper
Definition
Sources: Nuts, Organ Meats, Legumes.
Function: Enzyme Function
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Manganese
Definition
Sources: Whole Grains, Nuts
Function: ATP and Bones
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Molybdenum
Definition
Source: Meat, Grain, Leguem
Function: N/A
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Fluoride
Definition
Source: Fluoridated Water, Leafy Greens, Seafood
Function: Bone and Tooth strength.
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Iodine
Definition
Source: Iodized Salt, Seafood, Dairy Products
Function: Thyroid Hormones
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Selenium
Definition
Source: Whole Grain, Poultry, Fish
Function: A cofactor of antioxidants
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