Mineral Crossword

2. High intakes of iron and calcium limit ___ absorption, a mineral found in grains.
4. Along with magnesium, this mineral may help to lower blood pressure.
7. Iodine deficiency disease causing an enlarged thyroid gland.
11. Toxicity of this mineral causes fluorosis, permanent staining of teeth.
14. This second most abundant mineral in the body forms ATP, phospholipids, and creatine phosphate.
18. The type of iron found only in animal foods.
20. The most common genetic disorder in the U.S. causing excess iron absorption.
23. This minor mineral works as an antioxidant along with vitamin E, vitamin C, and beta carotene.
24. The mineral responsible for immune function, growth, and sexual development.
25. Calcium and magnesium are involved in ___ contraction and relaxation, respectively.

1. More than 50% of this mineral is found in bone, the rest is in muscle and soft tissue.
3. Mineral found in hemoglobin and myoglobin which allow the body to carry oxygen.
5. Loss of iron through bleeding or poor dietary intake may lead to ___.
6. Calcium is found most abundantly in which food?
8. This disease marked by porous and fragile bone is often related to poor calcium intake.
9. Two hormones, calcitonin and parathyroid hormone, and vitamin D act to regulate this mineral.
10. Calcium and phosphorus form this bone crystal needed for mineralization.
12. Salt has been enriched with this mineral.
13. Excess of this mineral, found in salt, may cause edema and increase blood pressure.
15. Along with iron, zinc is found in high ___ foods, like beef, chicken, beans and nuts.
16. Sodium, chloride, and potassium act as ___, to regulate water balance.
17. The type of iron found in plant and animal foods.
19. The mineral which forms stomach acid.
21. This mineral, found in legumes, grains and milk, is needed in the body in miniscule amounts.
22. Chromium enhances the activity of this glucose-regulating hormone.