Coastline Community College FOODS & NU FN-C170-00 Minerals in the body are found in major or trace amounts

Minerals in the body are found in major or trace amounts. The amount of minerals found in the body does not determine the importance of the mineral just the amount. For each of the minerals listed write one or more paragraphs for each mineral. Remember to use proper grammar and complete sentences. Iron
Calcium
Potassium
Sodium
For each of the minerals:
Is the mineral a major or trace mineral?
 What are the major roles in the body?
 Does the mineral have a AI or RDA established? What are the recommended intakes?
 What are the adverse health effects of getting too much or too little of the mineral in the diet?