Minerals Flashcards
Minerals are inorganic chemical elements that come from (3)
Soil
Rock
Water
You need _ in greater quantities (3)
Calcium
Chloride
Magnesium
You also need _ in greater quantities (3)
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium
_ are needed in trace quantities (2)
Selenium
Zinc
Along with being vital component for bone/teeth, calcium is a key nutrient for (3)
Nervous system
Muscles
Heart
Along with dairy, _ also contains calcium
Spinach
_ deficiency effects _ of world population
1/3
Iodine essential for normal _ function
Thyroid
Iodine essential for production of _ hormones
Thyroid
Some of the many processes thyroid hormones are involved in (2)
Growth
Brain
Goji berries contain
Iron
Iron essential for ability of
Blood to transfer oxygen to tissue
Mango contains (3)
Calcium
Iron
Potassium
Iron helps with
Immunity
_ helps with nerve function
Potassium