promotes enzyme activity, supports immune function and aids in wound healing, DNA synthesis and cell division
200
What foods are rich in iron?
Meat, tuna and salmon, beans, dried fruits, wheat or oats
200
People who do not get enough calcium are prone to what?
Cavities and broken bones
200
Name a food rich in calcium other then Dairy products
Broccoli
300
What does your body us Potassium for?
essential for maintaining the correct water amount in blood and body tissues, like muscle. It also helps keep your nervous system functioning correctly
300
Even though your body does not need Fluorid, what is it good for
Prevents tooth decay
300
How do you get enough
eating healthy foods on a daily basis
300
What is Iron Deficiency?
Body cannot produce enough hemoglobin
300
Name the three prinicipal electrolytes
Sodium, Potassium, and chloride
400
Name two Macrominerals
Sodium, Calcium, Sulfur, Chloride,Potassium, and Magnesium
400
Define Trace Minerals
A chemical element required in minute quantities by an organism to maintain proper physical functioning
400
What foods are rich in zinc
beef, pork and dark meat chicken and nuts
400
What deficiency can lead to anemia?
Iron
400
Define Micromineral
any chemical element required by living organisms usually as part of a vital enzyme.
500
Define Macromineral
Inorganic elements that your body needs in large quantities
500
Benefits of Copper
produce enzymes needed to facilitate the production of energy and produce the important neurotransmitters epinephrine, norepinephrine, histamine, serotonin and dopamine.