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Meat, whole grains, nuts and legumes are natural sources of 

 

Option: 1

Potassium


Option: 2

Selenium

 


Option: 3

Sodium


Option: 4

Zinc


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Functions of the Nutrients - 

MINERAL

ROLE

NATURAL SOURCE

CALCIUM

bone and teeth formation; muscle and nerve function

dairy products, leafy greens and dry beans

IRON

making of haemoglobin and myoglobin

red meat, eggs, nuts, whole grains, leafy greens

ZINC

component of certain enzymes; required for growth

meat, whole grains, nuts, legumes

PHOSPHORUS

bone and tooth formation; pH of body fluids; phospholipids

dairy products, grains

POTASSIUM

maintains pH of body fluids; used in action potential

ruits and vegetables, meat, milk

SODIUM

maintains pH of body fluids; used in action potential

table salt, meat

SELENIUM

immune system

Brazil nuts, fruits and vegetables

  

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Meat, whole grains, nuts and legumes are natural sources of  zinc

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