Major Minerals

Question 1

Calcium

Answer 1

Primary functions: bone health, muscle contraction, nerve signaling, blood clotting, regulation of blood pressure, immune function.

Food sources: Dairy, fortified non-dairy milks, leafy greens, fish with bones, fortified orange juice.

Question 2

Phosphorus

Answer 2

Primary functions: phone health, cell structure (as phospholipids). DNA and RNA production, acid base balance maintenance.

Food sources: Animal proteins, beans legumes, whole grains, cocoa , cola

Question 3

Magnesium

Answer 3

Primary functions: call enzyme for many metabolic reactions, muscle relaxer station, ATP synthesis, protein synthesis, immune function, nerve signaling.

Food sources: Green leafy vegetables, nuts and seeds, avocado, seafood, dark chocolate.


Question 4

Sodium

Answer 4

Primary functions: fluid and electrolyte balance, nerve singling, muscle contraction.

Food sources: Table salt, seafood, naturally occurring in some vegetables, process canned or packaged foods. 

Question 5

Potassium

Answer 5

Primary functions: fluid and electrolyte balance, nerve signaling, muscle contraction.

Food sources: Dark leafy greens, most fruits and vegetables (higher amounts and bananas apricots avocados potatoes melon and prunes), small amounts and meat dairy and greens. 

Question 6

Chloride

Answer 6

Primary functions: fluid and electrolyte balance call mom hydrochloric acid production (stomach)

Food sources: Table salt, processed foods.

Question 7

Sulfur

Answer 7

Primary function: component in Structural proteins(hair, skin, and nails). 

Food sources: in most protein foods (eggs, meats, fish, poultry, milk, nuts, legumes.)