Understanding nutrition matching vit minerals
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| If you are deficient in this mineral, you will become anemic. | Iron
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| This mineral makes your bones and teeth healthy. | Fluoride
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| This mineral can be found in iodized salt, seafood and bread. | Iodine
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| This mineral is associated with making genetic material, transporting vitamin A and making sperm. | Zinc
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| If you have too much of this mineral you will have a loss of appetite and impaired immunity. | Zinc
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| If you do not get enough of this mineral it will increase your chances of having heart disease. | Selenium
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| If you receive toxic doses of this mineral you could suffer from liver damage. | Copper
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| This mineral regulates growth, development and metabolic rate by its involvement with thyroid hormones. | Iodine
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| If you become deficient in this mineral you could suffer from muscle cramps, mental apathy and loss of appetite. | Sodium
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| You can get high amounts of this mineral in milk and milk products, sardines and certain green vegetables. | Calcium
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| This important mineral is part of every cell and helps to maintain acid-base balance. | Phosphorus
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| If your body has toxic levels of this mineral, you will become constipated and suffer from kidney disfunction. | Calcium
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| This mineral stabilizes the shape of your proteins. | Sulfate
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| If you are deficient in this mineral, you will develop a simple goiter. | Iodine
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| If you obtain toxic levels of this mineral, you will begin vomiting. | Chloride
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| If you take supplements of this mineral in high doses, you could suffer from diarrhea, alkalosis and dehydration. | Magnesium
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| A child who does not get enough of this mineral may have stunted growth. | Calcium
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| This mineral maintains normal fluid and electrolyte balance and maintains cell integrity. | Potassium
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| This mineral is necessary for the absorption and use of iron. | Copper
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| If you obtain toxic levels of this mineral, you could develop kidney stones. | Phosphorus
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| If you are given this mineral through an injection in the vein, it will stop your heart. | Potassium
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| If you are deficient in this vitamin as a child, you could develop rickets. | Vitamin D
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| This vitamin promotes vision, synthesizes proteins and supports reproduction and growth. | Vitamin A
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| You can synthesize this vitamin from the sun and cholesterol. | Vitamin D
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| This vitamin is a very important antioxidant and defends against free radicals. | Vitamin E
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| If you receive high doses of this vitamin, it may interfere with the blood clotting action of Vitamin K and cause hemorrhaging. | Vitamin E
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| If you receive too much of this mineral, you may develop high blood pressure. | Sodium
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| If you don’t have enough of this mineral, you may develop diabetes-like symptoms. | Chromium
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| If you do not get enough of this mineral, you may suffer from tooth decay. | Fluoride
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| If you do not get enough of this mineral, you will become weak and confused. | Magnesium
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| This vitamin can be found in wheat germ and vegetable oils. | Vitamin E
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| This vitamin is critical in the clotting of blood. | Vitamin K
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| This vitamin can be found in dark leafy greens and fruits and vegetables that are yellow or deep orange. | Vitamin A
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| A lack of this mineral may cause an irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness and glucose intolerance. | Potassium
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| This mineral carries oxygen in the blood. | Iron
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| If you do not get enough of this mineral it may cause hair loss and delayed sexual maturation. | Zinc
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| As an adult, if you do not receive enough of this vitamin, you may develop osteomalcia or osteoporosis. | Vitamin D
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| Infants are given a dose of this vitamin after they are born to prevent hemorrhagic disease. | Vitamin K
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| A disorder called hemochromatosis is caused when the body is unable to prevent unneeded amounts of this mineral in the diet from being absorbed. | Iron
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| If you are deficient in this mineral during pregnancy it will cause irreversible mental and physical retardation known as cretinism. | Iodine
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| This vitamin helps to make the calcium-binding protein needed for calcium absorption. | Vitamin D
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| If you receive too much of this mineral, you may lose your hair and nails and develop a skin rash. | Selenium
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| This mineral maintains normal fluid and electrolyte balance and promotes proper digestion. | Chloride
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