Iron-fortified cereals are a good way to incorporate iron into the diet NEVER take an iron supplement unless clinically diagnosed as anemic CALCIUM Critical for the athlete Assists in nerve impulse transmission across cell membranes Aids in muscle contraction Critical for bone integrity - the formation and bone strength 1,200 to 1,300 mg needed daily ZINC Present in more than 70 enzymes that are involved in energy metabolism Lost in urine and sweat, usually replaced at mealtime Found in animal products SODIUM Recommended 500 to 2,400 mg/day One gram is lost in two pounds of sweat Extreme temperature can increase loss to 10 grams per day Replacement of sodium is met via sports drinks and meals SUPPLEMENTS There is evidence that certain herbs, vitamins and minerals do help general health and performance, however, they can be harmful as well.
(more than 70 enzymes; are involved; in energy metabolism) (One gram; is lost; L:in two pounds of sweat) (certain herbs, vitamins and minerals; do help; general health and performance) (energy metabolism; Lost; L:in urine and sweat) (animal products; Recommended; SODIUM) (Replacement of sodium; is met; ) (1,200 to 1,300 mg needed daily ZINC Present in more than 70 enzymes; replaced; L:at mealtime; T:usually) (mealtime; Found; L:in animal products) (1,200 to 1,300 mg; needed; T:daily; T:ZINC Present; L:in more than 70 enzymes) (they; can be as well; harmful)
more than 70 enzymes One gram certain herbs, vitamins and minerals energy metabolism animal products Replacement of sodium 1,200 to 1,300 mg needed daily ZINC Present in more than 70 enzymes mealtime 1,200 to 1,300 mg they
are involved is lost do help Lost Recommended is met replaced Found needed can be as well
in energy metabolism
L:in two pounds of sweat
general health and performance
L:in urine and sweat
SODIUM
L:at mealtime T:usually
L:in animal products
T:daily T:ZINC Present L:in more than 70 enzymes
harmful