NUTR 1010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Hemoglobin, Cytochrome, Heme

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What are minerals: periodic table of elements (sodium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, inorganic (no carbon bond) elements that your body needs in order to function. Major minerals you need more than 1000mg/day. Trace minerals you need less than 1000mg/day. What do minerals do: structural roles. Calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and fluoride are needed for the structure of bone: regulatory roles. Many minerals are needed as cofactors for enzymes. Calcium and phosphorus crystals: 35% organic substances. Nutrients involved in bone health: major roles. Sources of calcium: dark green veggies (kale, bok choy, chard, broccoli) Absorption of calcium: only about 25% of the calcium in foods is absorbed. Less if you have a diet low in vitamin d. Getting the most out of your calcium: spread your calcium throughout the day. Your intestines can only absorb about 30% of milk"s worth of calcium at one time: phytates (whole grains) and tannins (tea) decrease absorption.

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