bone and tooth development, nerve and muscle function, normal blood clotting

carbohydrate and protein metabolism, muscle contraction and structure

formation and maintenance of bones and teeth, energy production

muscle contraction, fluid balance, nerve, muscle, and heart function

fluid balance, glucose transport, acid-base balance, muscle and nerve function

formation of hemoglobin in red blood cells for oxygen transport, contributor to enzymes and protein.

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minerals

minerals and their major functions

Term	Definition
calcium	bone and tooth development, nerve and muscle function, normal blood clotting
magnesium	carbohydrate and protein metabolism, muscle contraction and structure
phosphorus	formation and maintenance of bones and teeth, energy production
potassium	muscle contraction, fluid balance, nerve, muscle, and heart function
sodium	fluid balance, glucose transport, acid-base balance, muscle and nerve function
iron	formation of hemoglobin in red blood cells for oxygen transport, contributor to enzymes and protein.