chapter 10 review micro minerals Flashcards
main function of chromium
blood sugar regulation
main function of flourine
maximizes hardness of tooth and enamel
main function of iodine
thyroid function
main function of iron
blood oxygen transport
main function manganese
reduces nervous tension
main function of silica
keeps calcium in solution
main functions of zinc
immune system health
potential deficiency of chromium
blood sugar problems
potential deficiency of flourine
lack of bone strength
potential deficiency of iodine
sluggish metabolism
potential deficiency of iron
breathing difficulties
potential deficiency of manganese
cancer of reproductive organs
potential deficiency of silica
lack of tissue elasticity
potential deficiency of zinc
loss of taste and or smell
food source of chromium
whole grains,wheat germ
food source of flourine
foods rich in calcium
food source of iodine
seaweed,kelp,dulse
food source of iron
black olives and cherries
food source of manganese
buckwheat
food source of silica
oatmeal
food source of zinc
pumpkin seeds
the major health benefits of boron are associated with the health of
THE BONES
excess ______ can flush out zinc
COPPER
the micro mineral______ is used in the hydrogenation process of vegetable oils and even small excesses of it can be toxic to the body
NICKEL
this micro mineral is a major antioxidant.there is a correlation between low soil levels of this micro mineral and higher cancer rates
SELENIUM
this micro mineral has recently been found to have a similar biological action to that of insulin
VANADIUM
what percentage of the body’s IRON is in the form hemoglobin
80% of the bodies iron is in the form of HEMOGLOBIN
what COLOR is often associated with good food sources of non-heme iron
BLACK
