Minerals
Directions Use this power point to complete your outline
 By the end of the period you should have
 Outline complete
 Review from power point complete
 Mineral review in packet complete
What are minerals
 Inorganic substances found in
food which make up bones and
tissues in the body
Why are they important?
 Build bones, tissues and
regulate body processes
What are the two
categories?
 Macro minerals ( macronutrients)
 needed in large amounts in the
body
Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium,
sodium, potassium
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2 categoreis continued
Micro minerals
 Needed in smaller amounts in
the body
Calcium
Function
 Strengthens bones and teeth
Sources
 Dairy, fish, leafy green vegetables
Calcium Deficiency
Osteoporosis
Symptoms
 Brittle bones, curved back
Risk factors
 Fair skinned, blond, smoker,
infrequent exerciser, more than
moderate drinker, Caucasian
The person on the right has
osteoporosis
This is a picture of a bone- the one on the
right is breaking down due to loos of
calcium
Phosphorus
Function
 Works with calcium to
strengthen bones and teeth
Sources
 Meat poultry, dairy products
Magnesium
Function
 Helps cells use protein, fats and
carbs to produce energy
Magnesium Continued
Source
 Grains and nuts
Deficiency
 Can occur in alcoholics
Sodium, Chloride and
potassium
Function
 Controls fluid flow through the
cells in the body
Sources
 Processed foods, bananas
Macro mineral review-
complete this on the back of your packet
A.
Develops strong bones and teeth
B. Helps absorb nutrients and keep fluid balanced
C. Works with calcium and helps the body use other nutrients
D. Helps with the nervous system and helps to use energy
efficiently
Identify the mineralcomplete on back of packet
Same foods as calcium
Processed food
Nuts
Fish and dairy
Trace elements
 Also known as micro minerals
Iron
Function
 Forms hemoglobin which carries
oxygen through the body
Food source
 Liver, egg yolk, enriched breads and
cereals
Iron Deficiency
Anemia
- loss of appetite, tired, pale,
inability to concentrate
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Common in women
Fluorine ( Fluoride)
 Healthy teeth
 Source- drinking water