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Minerals

Minerals. What are minerals. Inorganic substances found in food which make up bones and tissues in the body . Why are they important?. Build bones, tissues and regulate body processes. What are the two categories?. Macro minerals ( macronutrients) needed in large amounts in the body

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Minerals

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  1. Minerals

  2. What are minerals • Inorganic substances found in food which make up bones and tissues in the body

  3. Why are they important? • Build bones, tissues and regulate body processes

  4. What are the two categories? • Macro minerals ( macronutrients) • needed in large amounts in the body Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, sodium, potassium

  5. 2 categoreis continued Micro minerals • Needed in smaller amounts in the body

  6. Calcium Function • Strengthens bones and teeth Sources • Dairy, fish, leafy green vegetables

  7. Calcium Deficiency • Osteoporosis Symptoms • Brittle bones, curved back Risk factors • Fair skinned, blond, smoker, infrequent exerciser, more than moderate drinker, Caucasian

  8. Phosphorus Function • Works with calcium to strengthen bones and teeth Sources • Meat poultry, dairy products

  9. Magnesium Function • Helps cells use protein, fats and carbs to produce energy

  10. Magnesium Continued Source • Grains and nuts Deficiency • Can occur in alcoholics 

  11. Sodium, Chloride and potassium Function • Controls fluid flow through the cells in the body Sources • Processed foods, bananas

  12. Macro mineral review A. Develops strong bones and teeth B. Helps absorb nutrients and keep fluid balanced C. Works with calcium and helps the body use other nutrients D. Helps with the nervous system and helps to use energy efficiently

  13. Identify the mineral Same foods as calcium Processed food Nuts Fish and dairy

  14. Trace elements • Also known as micro minerals

  15. Iron Function • Forms hemoglobin which carries oxygen through the body Food source • Liver, egg yolk, enriched breads and cereals

  16. Iron Deficiency Anemia - loss of appetite, tired, pale, inability to concentrate - Common in women

  17. Fluorine ( Fluoride) • Healthy teeth • Source- drinking water

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