Red meats are a rich source of these mineral.

This mineral hardens tooth enamel.

The most abundant mineral in the body.

This deficiency is the #1 worldwide nutrient deficiency.

This mineral can be used as a laxative.

This agricultural factor directly affects the mineral composition of foods.

The primary role for these three minerals is fluid balance.

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

Deficiency of this mineral can lead to a loss of sense of taste and smell.

These three plant compounds can alter bioavailability of minerals from foods.

Plant foods, nuts and seeds, and hard tap water is a good source of this mineral.

This mineral is a component of phospholipids and bone.

This well-studied dietary pattern is recommended to decrease blood pressure.

Toxicity of this mineral leads to hyperkalemia which can cause cardiac arrest and death.

The age when people reach peak bone mass.

Small canned fish, such as anchovies, are a good source of this mineral.

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

High levels of Goiter during WWI led to fortification of this mineral.

Hair loss and brittle nails is a result of this mineral toxicity.

This ultratrace mineral is technically a poison.

Tea and coffee can be a good food source of this trace mineral.

These four trace minerals act as antioxidants in the body.

Alcoholics, the elderly, vegetarians, and young children are at risk for deficiency of this mineral.

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

These three minerals compete with each other for absorption.