One of two major minerals found in bones and teeth Necessary for muscle contractions and part of reaction that causes blood clotting Phosphorus Meat, fish, poultry. Legumes and milk Found with calcium as the largest part of bones and teeth Magnesium Raw, green leafy vegetables. Whole grains and nuts. Part of many enzymes systems Maintains functions of muscles nerves, and body fluids. Zinc Meat, seafood, milk and eggs Essential for most biochemical process and metabolism in the body Copper Nuts, liver, corn oil, margarine and legumes Needed for the normal metabolism of Iron Iodine Fresh seafood, iodized salt, water Needed for the normal metabolism.
Deficiency causes goiter.
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