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Mineral NameCalcium ChromiumCopperFluorideIodine Iron MagnesiumPhosphorusZincDietary SourcesMilk and dairy products, canned fish such as sardine, tofuEgg yolks, whole grains, pork, nuts, mushroomsOrgan meats, whole grains, beans, nutsSeaweed, tea, toothpaste, fluoridated waterIodized salt, saltwater fish and shellfishRed meats, seafood, broccoli, bran enriched products. Note: Plant foods are not good sources of iron!Wheat bran, nuts, legumes, green vegetablesDairy products, meats, poultry, fishSeafoods, meats, greens, whole grainsDeciencyHigh risk for osteoporosisPeripheral neuropathyAnemia, low white blood cell count, poor growthIncreased risk of dental cariesGoiter; poor growth in infancy when mother is iodine deficient during pregnancyLow blood iron; small, pale red blood cells; low blood hemoglobin valuesWeakness, muscle pain, poor heart functionPossibly poor bone maintenanceSkin rash, diarrhea, decreased appetite and sense of taste, hair loss, poor growth and development, poor wound healingTreatmentRDA is 1000-1300 mgRDA is 50-200 mcgRDA is 1-3 mgRDA is 3-4 mgIodine therapy 5 gtts daily saturated solution of potassium iodine or 5-10 gtts of a strong iodine solution in a glass of water. Continue until gland returns to normal size, then place patient on maintenance dose 1-2 gtts daily or use iodized table salt. Encourage local government to iodize salt.RDA is 10 mg for men and 15 for womenRDA is 300-500 mgRDA is 700 mg for adults, and 1300 for ages 9-18RDA is 15 mg for men and 12 for womenTable 5-8 Continued