1. MINERALS

2. Micro/Trace-Minerals
Macro/Micro Minerals
Micro/Trace means you need a small amount of these minerals
Calcium
Iron
Macro-Minerals
Micro/Trace-Minerals
Macro means you need a large amount of these minerals

3. Calcium Strengthens bones and teeth Function:
Food Source:
Milk/Dairy Products, Whole Grains, Dark Green Leafy Vegetables
Deficiency:
Osteoporosis
(Bones become weak and brittle due to mineral loss)

4. Osteoporosis

5. Video for Osteoporosis

6. Iron
Function:
Helps make red blood cells, helps our muscles store and use oxygen Prevents Anemia
Food Source:
Animal products, meat, dark green leafy vegetables
Deficiency:
Anemia
(Low red blood cell formation)

7. Electrolytes
Electrolytes easily become imbalanced in cases of dehydration, illness and diarrhea.
Label reading is a good way to identify which foods have high amounts.
• If an athlete is trying to replace sodium, then some saltier foods are ok

8. Sodium & Potassium Function:
Maintains fluid balance in the body-Help Maintain the - Heart beat also help muscle and nerve action
Food Source:
Sodium
Potassium----
Salt- bread –milk processed foods
Bananas& Potatoes-
Deficiency:
Muscle cramps, irregular heart beat, seizures