Minerals Crossword

1. Has an important role in wound healing and immune system function, more bioavailable from meats, high intakes can reduce copper.
5. DG rec. less than 2,300mg per day, has an important role in fluid balance and blood pressure, is found commonly in highly processed foods and table salt.
6. Is in chlorophyll in plants (green). Is found in the bran of wheat, so it is not in processed enriched grains. Excess can cause diarrhea. Found in a laxative.
7. a major component of table salt besides sodium. It is an electrolyte. Needed to make stomach acid.
9. Structural component of bones and teeth, vitamin D can increase absorption and utilization of calcium and this mineral.

2. The most plentiful mineral in the body, it is great for healthy teeth and bones, found primarily in dairy foods.
3. Major role is production of the thyroid hormone, def. dz is goiter, it can be found in foods near or from the sea, and fortified table salt.
4. Good for healthy teeth and bones, can be found in toothpastes, mouthwash, and tap water.
8. A def. in this mineral can cause one of the most common forms of anemia, it has heme and nonheme forms, its major role is to carry oxygen in the hemoglobin of red blood cells.
10. Found in fresh fruits and vegetables, has an important role in fluid balance, def. and tox. can affect heartbeat.