2. Nutrition Minerals ©Richard L. Goldman April 2, 2003 Illustrations from: Delmar’s Comprehensive Medical Assisting

3. © Richard L. Goldman Delmar's Comprehensive Medical Terminology 2 Calcium (Ca) Phosphorus (P) Potassium (K) Sodium (Na) Chlorine (Cl) Magnesium (Mg) Sulfur (S) Milk, cheese, sardines, salmon, green vegetables Milk, cheese, lean meat oranges, bananas, dried fruits beef, eggs, milk, cheese meat green vegetables, whole grains Eggs, poultry, fish Mineral Sources

4. © Richard L. Goldman Delmar's Comprehensive Medical Terminology 3 Calcium (Ca) Phosphorus (P) Potassium (K) Sodium (Na) Chlorine (Cl) Magnesium (Mg) Sulfur (S) bones, teeth, blood clotting, nerve transmission, cell permeability bones, teeth, energy transfer, component of phospholipids muscle contraction, water balance, nerve transmission, protein & carb metabolism fluid balance in blood, nerve transmission xxxxxx gastric activity, regulation of osmotic pressure, activation of salivary amylase synthesis of ATP, nerve transmission, activates metabolic enzymes, relaxation of muscles maintaining protein structure, formation of high energy compounds Mineral Functions