Minerals in the body

5. To retain the minerals when cooking plant foods, one should ____.
8. The two minerals that are major components of bones and teeth are ____.
11. Wilson's disease is a result of an accumulation of _____ in the liver, brain, kidneys, and cornea.
12. The best source of this mineral is found in organ meats and shellfish.
13. Where does 1% of calcium go when absorbed by the body?
14. Which mineral aids in the process of blood clotting?
16. The vitamin that enhances the absorption of calcium is ____.

1. Which mineral deficiency may result in rickets?
2. An insufficiency of this mineral may result in muscle tetany.
3. Which mineral is associated with glucose metabolism?
4. Which mineral is vital to both hard and soft body tissue?
6. Which mineral aids calcium in the formation of strong bones and teeth?
7. What may occur as a result of dehydration?
8. Minerals are inorganic. This means they do not contain ____________.
9. Refined foods or processed foods are a ______ source for many of the minerals needed to perform their role as body regulators.
10. Which mineral is responsible for affecting the normal functioning of the thyroid gland?
15. Which mineral deficiency may result in dwarfism and poor wound healing?