Meat, whole grains, nuts and legumes are natural sources of
Potassium
Selenium
Sodium
Zinc
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