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Mineral Fluoride, Iodine, Zinc
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What does fluoride do
increase resistance to tooth decay
helps form teeth
What is the AI for fluoride
Men= 4mg
Women=3mg
What are good sources of fluoride
Fortified water
tea
seafood
seaweed
toothpaste
What occurs if we are fluoride deficient
increase tooth decay risk
What is iodine necessary for
formation of thyroid hormone
What is the RDA for iodine
150mcg
What are good sources of iodine
iodized salt
seafood
dairy
eggs
What happens if a person doesn't have enough iodine
goiter
symptoms of hpothyroism
What happens if a person has too much iodine
goiter called thyrotoxicosis
What is the UL for iodine
1100mcg
What is the function of zinc
Affects growth processes
Taste & smell ability
Healing ability
Immune system
CHO metabolsim
What is the RDA for zinc
men= 11mg
women= 8 mg
What are good sources of zinc
Meat
Fish
Polutry
Whole grains
Legumes
Eggs
What happens if a person is deficient in zinc
impaired growth
reduced appetite
impaired wound healing
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tville01
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Mineral Fluoride, Iodine, Zinc
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Mineral Fluoride, Iodine, Zinc
Updated
2012-07-20T15:39:55Z
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