1. Article Summary By Ryan Blyleven

2. Overview Geologic effects on nutrition Biosynthesis Essential nutrients Micro vs. Macro Nutrients

3. Essential Mineral Elements

4. Dietary Sources of Mineral Elements Foods EX. Dairy, Sea food, Meats, and protein rich foods Well balanced diet Undeveloped countries Dietary restriction Use of mineral supplementation Geophagia Water

5. Mineral Element Bioavailability Physiologic factors Meat vs Plants for Iron source Dietary combinations can reduce absorption

6. Clinical Assessment Direct measurement of mineral elements Considerations of the lab Blood analysis Potassium and iron levels Zinc, Copper, and Iodine

7. Conclusion Necessity of mineral elements Geographic location

8. Questions?