• needed for healthy bones and teeth, normal blood clotting, and nervous system functioning.
• sources: dairy products, broccoli, cabbage, kale, tofu, sardines and salmon.

• needed for the formation of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen from the lungs to the body cells.
• sources: meats, eggs, dark green leafy vegetables, legumes, whole grains and enriched food products.

Phosphorus:

• needed for healthy bones and teeth, proper nervous system functioning, and energy metabolism.
• sources: dairy products, meat, fish, poultry, green vegetables, legumes.

• needed for cell reproduction, tissue growth and repair.
• sources: meat, seafood, and liver, eggs, milk, whole-grain products.

• needed for energy metabolism.
• sources: egg yolk, liver, kidney, yeast, broccoli, lean beef, skim milk, sweet potatoes, molasses.

• needed for synthesis of hemoglobin, proper iron metabolism, and maintenance of blood vessels.
• sources: seafood, nuts, legumes, green leafy vegetables.

Manganese:

• needed for enzyme structure.
• sources: whole grain products, fruits and vegetables, tea.