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Main Functions, Signs/symptoms of deficiency, and food sources
What are the main functions of calcium
Healthy bone, muscle contractions, nerve signal transmission
What are the signs/symptoms of a calcium deficiency
muscle cramps, osteopenia, osteoporosis
What are the food sources of calcium
Dairy, green leafy vegetables
What are the main functions of sodium
Nerve signal transmission, fluid balance
What are the signs/symptoms of a sodium deficiency
Too much causes high blood pressure
What are the food sources of sodium
salt, processed foods
What are the main functions of potassium
nerve signal transmission, decreases blood pressure
What are the signs/symptoms of a potassium deficiency
muscle weakness and cramps
What are the food sources of potassium
fruits, vegetables, milk
What are the main functions of iron
red blood cells and muscle cells, composed of hundreds of enzymes
What are the signs/symptoms of an iron deficiency
microcytic hypochromic anemia
What are the food sources of iron
meat, fortified cereals, green leafy vegetables, legumes
What are the main functions of zinc
component of hundreds of enzymes, healthy immune system
What are the signs/symptoms of a zinc deficiency
impaired immune function, poor growth and development, skin rashes, diarrhea
What are the food sources of zinc
meat, fortified cereals, legumes
What are the main functions of iodine
needed to make thyroid hormone
What are the signs/symptoms of a iodine deficiency
Horrid hormones cannot be made, goiter, cretinism, hypothyroidism
What are the food sources of iodine
iodized salt
