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Vitamins and Minerals: A Brief Review

Calcium Function – build strong bones and teeth Deficiency - Osteoporosis

Potassium Function: Nerve and muscle communication

Iron Function: makes hemoglobin (in red blood cells) Deficiency: anemia Excess: constipation

Sodium Function – fluid balance Excess: high blood pressure

Fluoride Function: healthy teeth Sources: processed water, toothpaste Excess: tooth decay Deficiency: tooth decay

Vitamin D Function: absorption of calcium; strong bones Deficiency: Rickets

Vitamin K Function: blood clotting Deficiency: hemorrhage

Folate (folic acid) Function: red blood cell development; spinal cord development Deficiency: folate-deficiency anemia; neural tube defects during pregnancy

Vitamin C Function: Growth and repair of tissues; fighting infection Deficiency: Scurvy

How to Preserve Vitamins and Minerals in Your Food Do not soak fruits and veggies in water. Eat the skin of fruits and veggies! Cut up fresh foods just before you eat it. Steam, don’t boil.