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Some important minerals
Which ones do what, found in what foods
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9th Grade
04/08/2010

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calcium
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needed for development and maintenance of bones and teeth, transmission of nerve impulses, muscle contraction, blood clotting; found in milk
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chromium
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helps regulate blood sugar; found in meat
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copper
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needed for the production of bone and red blood cells and the absorption of iron; found in liver
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fluoride
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helps the strengthening of tooth enamel; helps in the prevention of cavities; found in tea
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iodine
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needed for production of thyroid hormones and normal cell function; found in iodized salt
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iron
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necessary for production of hemoglobin; found in red meat
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magnesium
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needed for bone growth, metabolism, and muscle contraction; found in milk
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potassium
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needed for bone formation and cell reproduction; found in meat
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phosphorus
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needed for bone formation and cell reproduction; found in cereals
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selenium
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needed for healthy heart function, antioxidant action, and healthy thyroid function; found in tuna
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sodium
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needed for the regulation of water balance in cells and tissues and for transmission of nerve impulses; found in table salt
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sulfur
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needed for protein metabolism; found in meat
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zinc
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needed for growth and healing and for production of digestive enzymes; found in seafood
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