Mineral

Importance

Source

Calcium

Strong bones and teeth, nerve function.

Dairy product,
fresh green vegetables, eggs, almonds and soyabean.

Phosphorus

Key element in reactions and storage of cell energy.

Dairy products, beans, peas, and soyabeans.

Potassium

Major mineral within body cells, essential for fluid balance and cell reaction.

Fruits-banana, apricots etc.;
potatoes and green vegetable.

Magnesium

Basic requirement of all cells, important for electrical activity of nerves and muscles.

Fresh green vegetables, peas, beans, cereals and nuts.

Iodine

Thyroid gland.

Iodized salt and sea food.

Iron

Manufacture of haemoglobin. It is an oxygen carrying compound in the blood.Important during pregnancy.

Green vegetables, spinach salad, beet root, cereals, soyabean, wheat and eggs.