1. The Basic Nutrient
Minerals

2. Minerals are
Inorganic elements that come from the soil and water and are absorbed by plants or eaten by animals.
Found in nearly every all foods in the pyramid
Sometimes needed in large amounts and sometimes needed in tiny amounts
Needed to be eaten or ingested in food every day
Cannot be produced by our bodies
Regulate chemistry and body functions

3. How many?
60 different mineral
Makes up 4% of body

4. Macro and Trace Needed and found in large amounts Calcium Phosphorus
Sodium
Potassium
Found in very small amounts in the body
Iron
Zinc
Fluorine/Fluoride
Copper
Iodine

5. Calcium Strong Bones and Teeth Blood serum clotting muscles and nerves
Source: Milk dairy products, also dark green vegetables
Prevents Osteoporosis

6. Phosphorous Strong bones and teeth Increase energy
Found in avocados, raisins, whole grains meat eggs milk, soy
Most diets sufficient
Works with calcium
Prevents Osteoporosis

7. Sodium Maintains balance of water flow in and out of cells
Found in table salt, cured meats, sausage, bacon
Too much contributes to high blood pressure

8. Potassium Regulates heartbeat Regulates Fluids in muscles and nerves
Found in many fruits like oranges, peaches pears, bananas, dates apples, raisins avocados
Prevents irregularity of heart action lowers blood pressure

9. Iron Lets blood carry oxygen to cells Produces hemoglobin
Prevents iron deficiency anemia
Found in dates, dried fruits, eggs, legumes, whole grains, leafy vegetables, red meats

10. Zinc
Part of the enzyme involved in acid-base balance, liver function digestion and bone maintenance.
Prevents loss of taste, growth failure, delayed healing of wounds, reproduction problem
Found in Avocados raisins dairy, whole grains
Too much causes fever and nausea

11. Fluorine Teeth and bones, works with calcium
Produces tooth structure that resists acids and prevents tooth decay
From Fluoridated water, fish eggs, milk, some toothpastes, dentist
Prevents tooth decay

12. Copper
Used in breathing, energy release, production of red blood cells.
Found in meat egg yolks, green vegetables grains, shell fish organ meats.
Too much can damage liver kidney brain

13. Iodine Important component of thyroid hormones for metabolism
Found in Salt water fish, iodized table salt
Prevents Goiter

14. Fiber Roughage Cellulose
Not a Mineral
Aids the digestive system
Cannot be digested
Cellulose in fruits and vegetables.
Fiber in whole grains
Reduces colon cancer, heart disease