Most abundant mineral in the body.

Major intracellular electrolyte that is necessary for nerve and muscle function.

Low intake of this mineral can increase one’s risk for dental caries.

This deficiency is the #1 worldwide nutrient deficiency.

The body weight of an adult is made up of 50% water.

A major extracellular electrolyte that is also a component of stomach acid and table salt.

Adequate dietary intake of this mineral along with vitamin D, plus physical activity, can help to decrease the risk of osteoporosis.

Excessive and deficient intakes of this mineral can cause a goiter

Deficiency in this trace mineral causes fatigue, weakness; sometimes weight gain and high blood cholesterol because a hormone important in energy metabolism cannot be made by the body.

Standards that regulate bottled water are NOT stricter than those that regulate tap water.

Hyperkalemia can cause cardiac arrest and death

Major extracellular electrolyte, with a positive charge, that helps regulate water balance and blood pressure; excessive intake of this mineral is a problem in the USA.

Deficiency in this mineral can lead to altered taste and appetite leading to weight loss.

A toxicity of this mineral has been a reported cause of unintentional death in children due to overconsumption of chewable multi-vitamins/minerals.

There is less water in the plasma (blood) than in the intracellular compartment

A key component of bone and phospholipids.

Low levels of this mineral are associated with alcoholism, diuretic use and diabetes.

Sometimes this mineral is called “glucose tolerance factor” because a side-effect of deficiency is increased blood sugar.

Too much zinc can lead to a deficiency in this/these mineral/s because of an imbalance.

A loss of body water equal to 20% of one’s body weight can lead to kidney failure and death.

Does not function alone as a nutrient, but is a component of certain amino acids, and the vitamins biotin and thiamin.

Many Americans don’t consume enough of these minerals.

Vegetarian and children are at particular risk for deficiencies in this/these mineral/s because they do not eat meat.

This deficiency can predispose a person to Keshan’s disease or increase one’s risk for certain cancers.

All municipal water must be fluoridated.