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Mineral Functions
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11th Grade
11/08/2013

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Calcium
Definition
Builds and maintains strong teeth and bones. Helps blood clot. Helps nerves and muscles to function.
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Phosphorous
Definition
Helps nerves and muscles to function. Key to cell reactions.
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Potassium
Definition
Needed for fluid balance and cell reactions.
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Magnesium
Definition
Activates many enzyme reactions. Helps make proteins.
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Iodine
Definition
Needed by the thyroid gland to regulate the rate at which foods are burned.
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Iron
Definition
Needed to make hemoglobin, and aids in growth of muscles, glands, and nerves.
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Fluorine, Copper, Zinc
Definition
Helps protect teeth from decay. Needed by cells to use oxygen. Needed in the structure of cell enzymes.
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Chromium, Selenium, Molybdenum, Manganese
Definition
Minor roles in body chemistry
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Sodium
Definition
Builds fluid balance, muscle contraction, and nerve reaction.
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