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minerals
minerals and their food sources
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| calcium | dairy products, green leafy vegetables: broccoli, kale, almonds, fortified cereal |
| magnesium | legumes, nuts, bananas, whole grains, green leafy vegetables |
| phosphorus | meat fish, dairy products, eggs, legumes, whole grains, carbonated beverages |
| potassium | bananas, raisins, oranges, vegetables, meat, dairy products, legumes, molasses, peanut butter, potatoes |
| sodium | salt |
| iron | meat (especially organ meat), fortified cereals, green leafy vegetables, molasses, legumes, dried fruit |