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Minerals for life
Question | Answer |
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Needed for development and maintenance of bones and teeth. Foods are milk, dairy products and leafy vegetables. | Calcium |
Helps regulate blood sugar. Foods are meat, whole grains, and herbs. | Chromium |
Needed for production of bone and red blood cells. Food are liver, peas, and beans. | Copper |
Helps strengthening of tooth enamel. Foods are tea, fish, and water. | Fluoride |
Needed for production of thyroid. Foods are iodized salt and seafood. | Iodine |
Necessary for production of hemoglobin. Foods are red meat and green vegetables. | Iron |
Needed for bone growth. Foods are dairy products and leafy vegetables. | Magnesium |
Needed for maintenance of fluid balance. Foods are poultry and dried fruits. | Potassium |
Needed for bone formation and cell reproduction. Cereals, meats, and milk. | Phosphorus |
Needed for healthy heart function. Foods are tuna and other seafood. | Selenium |
Needed for regulation of water balance. Foods are table salt and soy sauce. | Sodium |
Needed for protein metabolism. Foods are meat, milk, ad grains. | Sulfur |
Needed for growth and healing and for production of digestive enzymes. Foods are seafood and milk. | Zinc |